BBC condemns Russian ‘assault on media freedom’ over expulsion of journalist

It said the decision not to extend her visa was in retaliation for a refusal to grant or extend the visas of Russian journalists in the UK.

BBC correspondent Sarah Rainsford Picture: BBC via AP

The BBC has labelled the reported expulsion of their correspondent from Moscow as “a direct assault on media freedom”.

State broadcaster Russia 24 had reported that BBC Moscow correspondent Sarah Rainsford will have to leave the country before the end of the month when her visa expires.