Raid on Ural Media Outlet URA.RU: Journalists Detained Amidst Political Change

A raid on the office of the Ural media outlet URA.RU took place in Yekaterinburg on Thursday. Law enforcement officers searched the premises and detained several journalists, including editor Denis Allajarov and correspondent Sergey Bodrov. According to the independent media outlet Doxa, which published the video, the raid is linked to the recent changes in the Sverdlovsk region's governor and presidential envoy. A source cited by Doxa claims the reason for the raid is the alleged purchase of information from law enforcement officers, who were later themselves implicated. The video includes footage of the raid and the journalists' detention. The event highlights concerns about press freedom in Russia. An eyewitness stated, "They didn't let the lawyer in to see Allajarov." The incident underscores the pressure on independent media in Russia, particularly during periods of political transition.