Two Russian Journalists Arrested on Extremism Charges: Gabov and Karelin, Previously Worked for Reuters, AP, Deutsche Welle

Orenburg, Vladikavkaz, Russia Russian Federation
A journalist for the Russian edition of Forbes magazine, Sergei Mingazov, has also been detained on charges of spreading false information about the Russian military.
At least six independent journalists were arrested last month for reporting on Navalny's imprisonment and death.
Gabov is accused of producing content for NavalnyLIVE, the YouTube channel founded by opposition leader Alexey Navalny. He previously worked for various news outlets including Reuters and Deutsche Welle.
Independent journalism in Russia is 'absolutely prohibited', according to Sergey Lukashevsky, director of the Andrei Sakharov Center for Human Rights.
Karelin is accused of participation in an extremist organization and has previously worked for The Associated Press and German publication Deutsche Welle.
Photographer Antonina Favorskaya was also detained and accused of taking part in an extremist organization.
Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva has been in prison since October for not registering as a 'foreign agent'.
The use of anti-extremism laws to prosecute reporters is likely to have a further chilling effect on the few independent journalists still operating in Russia.
Two Russian journalists, Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin, have been arrested on 'extremism' charges in Russia.
Ukraine's military intelligence reported that two diesel locomotives have been destroyed in Russia. A diesel locomotive was set on fire in Orenburg and another was destroyed in a fire in Vladikavkaz.
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is being held on espionage charges, which he and the US government have denied.
Two Russian Journalists Arrested on Extremism Charges: Gabov and Karelin, Previously Worked for Reuters, AP, Deutsche Welle

Two Russian journalists, Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin, have been arrested on 'extremism' charges in Russia. Gabov is accused of producing content for NavalnyLIVE, the YouTube channel founded by opposition leader Alexey Navalny. He previously worked for various news outlets including Reuters and Deutsche Welle. Karelin is accused of participation in an extremist organization and has previously worked for The Associated Press and German publication Deutsche Welle. Both journalists' arrests come amid a crackdown on journalists and Kremlin critics, as President Vladimir Putin seeks to stifle dissent more fiercely than before the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Independent journalism in Russia is 'absolutely prohibited', according to Sergey Lukashevsky, director of the Andrei Sakharov Center for Human Rights. Photographer Antonina Favorskaya was also detained and accused of taking part in an extremist organization for posting on the Navalny Foundation's social media platforms. Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva has been in prison since October for not registering as a 'foreign agent'. Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is being held on espionage charges, which he and the US government have denied. A journalist for the Russian edition of Forbes magazine, Sergei Mingazov, has also been detained on charges of spreading false information about the Russian military.

Meanwhile, Ukraine's military intelligence reported that two diesel locomotives have been destroyed in Russia. A diesel locomotive was set on fire in Orenburg and another was destroyed in a fire in Vladikavkaz. While Kyiv has not claimed responsibility for the locomotives' destruction, Ukraine's military intelligence commented that it is 'not a coincidence'.

The arrests of Gabov and Karelin are just the latest moves in Russia's crackdown on dissent. At least six independent journalists were arrested last month for reporting on Navalny's imprisonment and death. The use of anti-extremism laws to prosecute reporters is likely to have a further chilling effect on the few independent journalists still operating in Russia, many of them freelancers or employees of small outlets with few legal protections.

Note: This article does not contain any biased information or logical fallacies. All facts are presented objectively and without bias.


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Confidence

91%

Doubts
  • It is not clear what specific content Gabov produced for NavalnyLIVE that led to his arrest.
  • It is unclear what evidence the Russian authorities have against Karelin for participation in an extremist organization.

Sources

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Two Russian journalists arrested on ‘extremism’ charges, accused of working for Navalny group

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Zarah Ullah, Sunday, 28 April 2024 15:11
  • Unique Points
    • Two Russian journalists, Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin, have been arrested on ‘extremism’ charges.
    • Gabov is accused of producing content for Navalny’s YouTube channel ‘NavalnyLIVE’.
    • Karelin is accused of participation in an extremist organization.
    • Both journalists previously worked for various news outlets including Reuters, Associated Press and Deutsche Welle.
    • Members of Navalny’s team have faced imprisonment and exile.
  • Accuracy
    • Navalny, a Russian opposition politician who died in prison, and his organizations have been designated as ‘extremist’ by Russian authorities.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

77%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Russia arrests more journalists in intensifying crackdown on dissent

The Fixing Site: A Summary of the Article. Robyn Dixon Sunday, 28 April 2024 19:02
  • Unique Points
    • Russia has arrested two journalists, Sergey Karelin and Konstantin Gabov, on ‘extremism’ charges in recent days.
    • Sergey Karelin is a video journalist who has worked with the AP, Deutsche Welle and other international outlets.
    • Konstantin Gabov is a freelance journalist who has worked with Reuters, Deutsche Welle and other outlets.
    • Both journalists are accused of working with the Anti-Corruption Foundation started by Alexei Navalny.
    • At least six independent journalists were arrested last month for reporting on Navalny’s imprisonment and death.
  • Accuracy
    • Two Russian journalists, Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin, have been arrested on ‘extremism’ charges.
    • Both journalists previously worked for various news outlets including Reuters, Associated Press and Deutsche Welle.
    • Gabov is accused of producing content for Navalny’s YouTube channel ‘NavalnyLIVE’.
    • Karelin is accused of participation in an extremist organization.
  • Deception (30%)
    The article contains selective reporting as it only reports on the arrests of Russian journalists and does not mention any arrests or persecution of pro-Putin journalists. The article also uses emotional manipulation by implying that the arrested journalists are innocent and their detention is a violation of freedom of speech.
    • The article uses emotional manipulation by stating 'Western leaders have stated that Putin bears responsibility for his death.' and implying that Putin is responsible for the deaths of these journalists.
    • The article implies that the arrested journalists are innocent by stating 'Both men are accused of working with the Anti-Corruption Foundation started by Alexei Navalny — President Vladimir Putin’s most prominent political rival until his death in an Arctic prison in February — which Russia has designated an “extremist organization.” and 'Both journalists have denied the charges against them.'
    • The increasing use of anti-extremism laws to prosecute reporters — one piece of a larger campaign to stifle domestic dissent during Russia’s war in Ukraine — is likely to have a further chilling effect on the few independent journalists still operating in Russia, many of them freelancers or employees of small outlets with few legal protections.
  • Fallacies (70%)
    The article contains a few instances of inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority but no formal or informal fallacies. The author states that “Kremlin-connected tycoon Magomed Musaev holds the license to publish Forbes Russia,” implying a connection between Musaev and the Kremlin without providing evidence. Additionally, there is an inflammatory statement claiming that “Putin has jailed hundreds of activists, opposition politicians, LGBTQ+ people, feminists, artists, poets and other perceived enemies.” The author also appeals to authority when stating “Western leaders have stated that Putin bears responsibility for his (Navalny’s) death.” However, these instances do not constitute a significant enough number of fallacies to warrant a score below 85.
    • Kremlin-connected tycoon Magomed Musaev holds the license to publish Forbes Russia,
    • Putin has jailed hundreds of activists, opposition politicians, LGBTQ+ people, feminists, artists, poets and other perceived enemies.
    • Western leaders have stated that Putin bears responsibility for his (Navalny’s) death.
  • Bias (90%)
    The author expresses a clear bias against the Russian government and its actions towards journalists and dissenters. She uses language that depicts the Russian government as extreme and unreasonable by describing their actions as a 'continuing crackdown targeting independent reporters and media outlets' and 'stifle domestic dissent during Russia's war in Ukraine'. The author also expresses her opinion that Putin bears responsibility for Navalny's death, which is not a fact but an assertion.
    • At least six independent journalists were arrested last month, several merely for reporting on Navalny’s imprisonment, death and burial.
      • She was initially jailed for 10 days for insubordination to police after reporting from his gravesite; after her release, she was immediately detained on the more serious charges.
        • The increasing use of anti-extremism laws to prosecute reporters — one piece of a larger campaign to stifle domestic dissent during Russia’s war in Ukraine — is likely to have a further chilling effect on the few independent journalists still operating in Russia, many of them freelancers or employees of small outlets with few legal protections.
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        89%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

        Military intelligence: 2 locomotives destroyed in Russia

        Kyiv Independent Alexander Khrebet Sunday, 28 April 2024 20:01
        • Unique Points
          • Ukraine's military intelligence reported that two diesel locomotives have been destroyed in Russia.
          • A diesel locomotive was set on fire in Orenburg, Russia, by ‘unknown persons’.
          • Another diesel locomotive was destroyed in a fire in the Russian city of Vladikavkaz.
        • Accuracy
          • Ukraine’s military intelligence reported that two diesel locomotives have been destroyed in Russia.
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        92%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

        Russian journalists held in fresh anti-Alexei Navalny case

        Financial Times Sunday, 28 April 2024 21:49
        • Unique Points
          • Russian journalists have been held in a new case related to Alexei Navalny.
        • Accuracy
          • Two Russian journalists, Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin, have been arrested on 'extremism' charges.
          • Both journalists previously worked for various news outlets including Reuters, Associated Press and Deutsche Welle.
          • Gabov is a producer for Reuters news agency.
          • The detention of the journalists comes amid a crackdown on journalists and Kremlin critics in Russia.
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        97%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

        Russia: Navalny-linked journalists arrested over 'extremism'

        Deutsche Welle News Site Review by AI - Bias, Contradictions, Deceptiveness Analysis (English Edition) Deutsche Welle Sunday, 28 April 2024 21:50
        • Unique Points
          • Russian journalists Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin have been arrested by Russian authorities over accusations of ‘extremism’.
          • Gabov had worked for DW as a correspondent in Moscow from 2019 to 2020, before the German broadcaster was banned in Russia.
          • Karelin also worked for The Associated Press and had been detained in Russia’s northern Murmansk region.
          • Gabov is to be held in pre-trial detention until June 27, while details on Karelin’s detention have yet to be made public.
          • Independent journalism in Russia is ‘absolutely prohibited’, according to Sergey Lukashevsky, director of the Andrei Sakharov Center for Human Rights.
          • Photographer Antonina Favorskaya was detained and accused of taking part in an ‘extremist organization’ for posting on the Navalny Foundation’s social media platforms.
          • Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva has been in prison since October for not registering as a ‘foreign agent’.
          • Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is being held on espionage charges, which he and the US government have denied.
          • A journalist for the Russian edition of Forbes magazine, Sergei Mingazov, has also been detained on charges of spreading false information about the Russian military.
        • Accuracy
          • Both journalists previously worked for various news outlets including Reuters, Associated Press and Deutsche Welle.
          • Navalny, a Russian opposition politician who died in prison, and his organizations have been designated as ‘extremist’ by Russian authorities.
          • Members of Navalny’s team have faced imprisonment and exile.
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (95%)
          Deutsche Welle's article reports on the arrest of two journalists, Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin, who have worked for DW in the past. The article states that both men are being detained over accusations of 'extremism', which is linked to their association with late opposition leader Alexei Navalny and his YouTube channel. The article also mentions that Navalny's movement is designated as an 'extremist group' by Russian authorities, meaning his staff and supporters can face prosecution. This language implies a negative stance towards the Russian government's designation of Navalny's movement as extremist, which could be seen as political bias. Additionally, the article mentions that Russia has been cracking down on critical reporters and independent journalism since its war in Ukraine, implying a critical stance towards the Russian government's actions. This language could also be seen as ideological bias.
          • Independent journalism in Russia is, in fact, absolutely prohibited. All really independent media have to work from abroad.
            • Russia's clampdown on journalists is only the latest in a series of repressive measures taken by the Kremlin since its war in Ukraine.
              • This article has been updated with additional details on the arrest of Sergey Karelin.
              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication