.Authorities in Russia designated the anti-war Telegram updates network Astra as a “overseas substance” on Friday.Russia’s Judicature Department accused Astra of spreading “inaccurate details” regarding authorities policy so as to promote a “bad picture” of the Russian armed force.” [Astra] resisted the special armed forces operation in Ukraine … The producer and editor-in-chief of the web portal reside outside Russia,” the department stated in a declaration.Together with Astra, authorities classified Yabloko opponent party member Nikolai Kavkazsky, political writer Anton Khardin, regional lobbyist Artyom Medvedev and also fictional critic Oleg Lekmanov as “overseas brokers” on Friday.Russia utilizes the “international agent” tag to target individuals as well as associations they deem enemies of the state. Those fined the designation are actually called for to submit rigorous economic reports to the Justice Administrative agency, in addition to display screen “foreign broker” disclaimers in publications and also social media articles.Considering that its own beginning in the very first week of Russia’s all-out intrusion of Ukraine, Astra, started by writer Anastasia Chumakova, has mentioned substantially on the conflict.The headlines network stated it would continue its work regardless of the classification, taking note that the “overseas agent” legislation prohibits add sales to Russians yet does not outlaw visitors from discussing its own content or creating donations.