Why it matters: The Moscow Times is the latest of many independent media outlets to react after the publication of information about the war that contradicts the Kremlin’s claims. The big picture: The Moscow Times reported that Roskomnadzor, Russia’s communications watchdog, had ordered service providers to block the Russian-language newspaper service over a report by riot police refusing to fight in Ukraine and return to Russia.
He said at least 40 domestic and foreign websites had been blocked by the security guard since the invasion began on February 24. The English-language service of the Moscow Times is still accessible.
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