The Kremlin said that Shenderovich’s departure is not related to the status of a foreign agent – RBK

The plans of the writer Viktor Shenderovich to leave Russia are connected not with his inclusion in the register of foreign media agents, but with a criminal case initiated against him. This was stated by the press secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov, reports TASS…

“This cannot be the outcome of the announcement as a foreign agent, because the name of a foreign agent does not limit either the rights or the ability to carry out activities. That is, nothing, ”said Peskov.

According to him, media reports indicate that some statements or publications of Shederovich are being challenged in court.

“Apparently, it was just an attempt to hide from the consideration of the claims of his opponents in court. It has nothing to do with any statuses, ”the press secretary said.