Russia expelled two German journalists, revoking their accreditation and ordering them to leave, in retaliation for Germany's actions against Russian media personnel. This move follows Germany's refusal of residence permits for Russian journalists, heightening diplomatic tensions between the two countries amidst ongoing controversies surrounding media freedom and the war in Ukraine. German officials condemned the expulsion as unacceptable, emphasizing the difference between legal processes in their country and Russian actions. Meanwhile, imprisoned Kremlin critic Alexei Gorinov continues to face trials for his anti-war stance, reflecting the Kremlin's broader crackdown on dissent.