CLEAN : UN slams Russia's 'intimidation' of Ukraine war opponents

The transcript discusses the suppression of opposition to the war in Ukraine, highlighting how it undermines fundamental freedoms like free assembly, expression, and association. It addresses the issue of censorship, which conflicts with media pluralism and the right to access information. The text urges the Russian Federation to reconsider its expansion of the foreign agent label, which now includes individuals under foreign influence and criminalizes undeclared contacts with foreign entities, as these measures are seen as threats to security.

What fundamental freedoms are affected by the suppression of opposition to the war in Ukraine?

• Right to privacy and security

• Right to free assembly, expression, and association

• Right to healthcare and housing

• Right to education and employment

How does censorship conflict with media pluralism?

• It supports independent journalism

• It promotes freedom of speech

• It restricts access to diverse information

• It enhances the diversity of opinions

What is the Russian Federation urged to reconsider regarding the foreign agent label?

• Its expansion to individuals under foreign influence

• Its use in educational institutions

• Its removal from all international organizations

• Its application to domestic businesses

What is criminalized under the new measures related to foreign influence?

• Publishing articles in international journals

• Public protests against government policies

• Traveling abroad for conferences

• Undeclared contacts with foreign representatives

What is the perceived threat of undeclared contacts with foreign representatives?

• They are viewed as enhancing cultural exchange

• They are regarded as promoting economic growth

• They are considered beneficial for diplomacy

• They are seen as a threat to national security