The US and Russia edge closer to direct conflict in Ukraine | The Listening Post

President Biden’s decision to allow Ukraine to fire US missiles into Russia has brought the world’s two leading nuclear powers to a head. Western media overlooks the broader implications of this move. Inside Ukraine, journalists face the dual threats of restricted press freedoms and Russian aggression. Contributors: Branko Marcetic – Writer, Jacobin Magazine Leonid Ragozin – Journalist & author Pauline Maufrais – Ukraine program manager, Reporters Without Borders Sevgil Musaieva – Editor-in-chief, Ukrainska Pravda On our radar Israel’s media and political class have united in their fury over the arrest warrants issued by the ICC for Israeli leaders. Tariq Nafi looks at the media coverage. Silenced voices: Afghan journalism in the shadow of Taliban rule Since the Taliban regained power, Afghanistan’s media landscape has faced severe restrictions. We sat down with the former head of Tolo News to discuss working in exile and keeping the spirit of Afghan journalism alive. Featuring: Lotfullah Najafizada – Former director of news, Tolo TV