BBC ‘Temporarily Suspends’ Work of News Journalists in Russia

People arrive and depart from Broadcasting House, the headquarters of the BBC, in London, on July 2, 2015. Paul Hackett/File Photo/Reuters

The BBC is “temporarily suspending” the work of all its news journalists and support staff in Russia after authorities passed legislation cracking down on foreign outlets.

Director-General Tim Davie said the new law appeared to “criminalise the process of independent journalism” in the country.