Russia opens criminal case against Meduza journalist Vladislav Gorin over podcast recordings

Russia’s Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case against Vladislav Gorin, a Meduza journalist and host of the Chto Sluchilos' podcast, on charges of carrying out the activities of an 'undesirable' organization.

The case is based on six audio recordings published between August and November 2025, in which Gorin, according to the Investigative Committee, 'disseminated informational materials about political and social processes taking place in the Russian Federation.'

Gorin, who is outside Russia, 'continued to participate' in the activities of an organization designated as undesirable.