Russia Declared "Not Free" in Latest Global Freedom Report

Russia's Freedom Declines in Annual Study

Political Rights and Civil Liberties Under Scrutiny

In the latest Freedom in the World report released by Freedom House, Russia has been rated as "Not Free." This designation reflects the country's continued decline in political rights and civil liberties, which has been observed in recent years.

The report, which assesses the state of freedom in 195 countries and territories, calculates global freedom statuses based on a weighted scale. Russia's score in 2024 has dropped significantly, earning it a "Not Free" rating.

The report highlights several key areas where Russia's freedoms have suffered erosion, including: electoral processes, religious freedom, press freedom, and freedom of assembly. The ongoing war in Ukraine has also played a significant role in the country's decline in freedom, with the government cracking down on dissent and suppressing media outlets critical of the conflict.