Russian Foreign Ministry Revokes Accreditation of ORF Moscow Bureau Chief
Carola Schneider Ordered to Leave Russia Promptly
The Russian Foreign Ministry has revoked the accreditation of Carola Schneider, the head of the ORF Moscow bureau. Schneider, an Austrian journalist, has been ordered to hand over her media accreditation and leave Russia promptly.
Background
Schneider is a veteran journalist with over 20 years of experience covering Russia. She has been the head of the ORF Moscow bureau since 2011, except for a brief period in 2021 when she took a break for educational purposes.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has not provided a specific reason for revoking Schneider's accreditation. However, the move comes amid heightened tensions between Russia and Austria over the war in Ukraine.
The revocation of Schneider's accreditation is a significant development, as it leaves Austria without any official representation in Russia. It is also a blow to international press freedom and the ability of journalists to report from Russia.
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