More attacks on free speech globally: In Russia, 22-year-old blogger Yegor Zhukov “was attacked by two thugs who disappeared on scooters,” says his spokesman.
A well-known Russian opposition blogger and radio host was beaten outside his home in Moscow, his spokesman said, as Kremlin critics say they are subject to a growing number of attacks.
Zhukov's team posted a picture on Telegram of his bloodied and swollen face saying he was attacked and beaten near his home on Sunday evening, August 30. The opposition figure filed a complaint with police and underwent medical checks afterwards, according to the Interfax news agency.
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