Moscow court orders in absentia arrest of journalist Yuri Dudy on terrorism justification charges

The Basmanny Court of Moscow sanctioned the in absentia arrest of journalist Yuri Dudy, designated a foreign agent, in a criminal case for propaganda and justification of terrorism. This marks an escalation in Russia's legal pressure on independent media figures, though the specific acts alleged remain unspecified. The move signals continued tightening of domestic dissent controls, with limited direct market impact.