The Moscow Times's video: Russian Space Chief Adviser and Ex-Journalist Arrested The Moscow Times

On July 7, FSB agents arrested Russian space chief advisor and former journalist Ivan Safronov on suspicion of state treason. While the Kremlin denies allegations that Safronov was arrested for his past work as a journalist, Russian journalists are currently holding single picket protests outside the FSB building in Moscow. At least one person, deputy head of the foreign desk at Kommersant Yelena Chernenko, has been detained. Read more here: https://bit.ly/38xW6ao The Moscow Times is Russia’s leading independent English-language media outlet. From our Moscow newsroom, we provide readers across the world with breaking news, engaging stories and balanced journalism about the largest country on Earth. Find us at: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/ https://www.facebook.com/MoscowTimes/ https://twitter.com/moscowtimes https://www.instagram.com/themoscowtimes/