Bastrykin orders probe into journalist Dud's interview with banned RDK leader
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- •Alexander Bastrykin issued the order to assess Yury Dud's actions on April 3, 2026.
- •Yury Dud conducted an interview with the commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps, a group banned in Russia.
- •The Investigative Committee is examining whether Dud's interview breaches laws related to foreign agents and banned organizations.
- •The Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) is officially prohibited by the Russian government.
- •The investigation follows Russia's legal framework restricting media interactions with banned groups.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the Investigative Committee finds that Yury Dud violated foreign agent or banned organization laws Dud could face criminal charges or penalties, affecting his ability to work as a journalist and increasing restrictions on independent media in Russia.
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RURBC (RU)Бастрыкин поручил оценить действия Дудя после интервью с главой РДКRUKommersant (RU)СКР проверит журналиста-иноагента Дудя за интервью с главой запрещенного РДКREGIONALMeduza (EN)Russia’s Investigative Committee orders review of journalist Yury Dud’s interview with Russian Volunteer Corps commander