The European office of the Politico news website says its reporter in Moscow, Eva Hartog, has left the country after being told her visa would not be extended. Politico says Hartog was given six days to leave Russia but was not told why her extension was rejected on August 14 after reporting from the country for the past 10 years. European Editor in Chief Jamil Anderlini said the move, which comes amid a crackdown on independent media by the Kremlin during its war against Ukraine, was "extremely" disappointing, though it will not diminish Politico’s "unwavering commitment to covering the Russian government."
Politico's European Outlet Says Moscow Reporter Leaves After Visa Extension Denied
Journalist Eva Hartog (file photo)