A Search Warrant Issued for the Editor of 'Republic' News Agency

The editor-in-chief of the 'Republic' news agency, recognized as a foreign agent and blocked in the Russian Federation, Dmitry Kolesyev, is under investigation, and a search warrant has been issued for him, reports Interfax.

It remains unclear under which article of the Criminal Code the journalist is being sought. In early March, Kolesyev announced his departure from Russia. He stated that the decision was made following the onset of events in Ukraine.