Independent journalism no longer exists as a functioning practice inside Chechnya. What remains is a profession rebuilt in exile, forced to operate at a distance from the very place it is meant to cover.

Every day here is a turning point; every moment, every step outside the house could mean returning safely—or not. A journalist may be injured or arrested at any time.” This statement by journalist Khaled Bdeir succinctly captures the harsh reality of practicing journalism in the West Bank, particularly after October 7.