INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Russian authorities designated a record 65 companies as unwanted in 2024, the independent news site Vyorstka reported Tuesday, citing
government data.Since the lists introduction in 2015, Russias Justice Ministry has utilized the unwanted classification to target
independent media, opposition groups and foreign organizations
Being contributed to the list efficiently bans an organization from operating in the nation and exposes staff members and affiliates to
criminal prosecution.In the first five years of the lists existence, no more than 4 companies were added annually, Vyorstka noted
However, the number of designations has actually surged given that 2020 and increased further following Russias full-scale intrusion of
In 2024, the Justice Ministry included 65 companies to the unfavorable list
The biggest share of these groups are involved in political activism and supporting democratic organizations, followed by cultural,
religious and human rights companies, in addition to media outlets.Russian authorities added The Moscow Times to the list in July.Later on
Tuesday, the Justice Ministry likewise designated Help Heroes of Ukraine a charity that gathers products for Ukraines military as
This organization was not included in Vyorstkas tally, as its designation was issued on Dec
24 and had not been completed when the report was published.The overall number of organizations on the undesirable list now stands at 187.
