The German government media commissioner and others tell DW that Russia is "afraid" of free expression and a free press. It follows the Justice Ministry in Moscow labeling Deutsche Welle an "undesirable organization."
German politicians specializing in culture in the Bundestag criticized Russia on Tuesday as its Justice Ministry formally added public broadcaster Deutsche Welle to its growing list of outlawed "undesirable organizations."
Culture and Media Commissioner Wolfram Weimer told DW that the Russian authorities in Moscow "are afraid that people will hear and see the truth."
"They do not want the truth about their war of aggression in Ukraine to be made known. And they are afraid that reports about repression within Russia will be revealed," Weimer said. "That is why they are trying everything to suppress voices of freedom like Deutsche Welle."
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