A small but dedicated group of exiled Russian reporters has set up a hub of resistance in Riga, Latvia’s capital, broadcasting back into Russia information that’s banned at home. From TV to print to radio, their mission is to help their fellow citizens get more information about the war despite the Russian government’s blackout on opinions that don’t tow the official line. Gerry Hadden reports from Riga on their hopes and fears of these journalists, and the challenges of long-distance reporting.
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