Russia blocks media outlets, others hacked over Ukraine war
ABC News
Russian authorities have blocked the websites of some Russian media outlets over their reporting of the invasion of Ukraine, while hackers transposed a message across the main pages of others condemning the war
MOSCOW -- The websites of several Russian media outlets were hacked Monday, with a message condemning Moscow's invasion of Ukraine appearing on their main pages, while other media were blocked by the Russian authorities over their coverage of the war.
The interference on media hints at a growing antiwar sentiment among ordinary Russians, even though it's unknown who was responsible for the hack. It also offers evidence of the relentless efforts by President Vladimir Putin's government to suppress dissent.
Russia’s state communications and media watchdog Roskomnadzor blocked several Russian and Ukrainian media outlets over their coverage of the invasion of Ukrine.
The Russian magazine The New Times, which has been openly critical of the Kremlin, was blocked for reporting details about Russian military casualties in Ukraine, which the Russian Defense Ministry has not disclosed.
