Russia accuses former Radio Free Europe journalist of aiding cyberattacks for Ukraine

Russian authorities detained a former freelance journalist on treason charges, alleging he joined a Telegram channel linked to Ukraine's SBU and provided information — including about a local publication and a critical infrastructure facility — that was used to assist cyberattacks; law enforcement seized electronic devices and placed the suspect in pre-trial detention. The report also describes searches of Novaya Gazeta's newsroom, multiple criminal investigations tied to Telegram features (including Telegram Stars), and broader Kremlin efforts to restrict and label foreign media and Telegram-linked activities as unlawful.