Russian journalist Ekaterina Barabash, after escaping from Moscow where she faced imprisonment for criticizing the invasion of Ukraine, stated that 'journalism no longer exists in Russia.' Her escape was coordinated by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), involving a dangerous journey to Paris. Barabash emphasized the impossibility of journalism under totalitarianism and expressed gratitude to those who aided her. RSF highlighted the ongoing crackdown on media freedoms in Russia, with many journalists fleeing the country.