Moscow — When a Russian intensive care doctor spoke out last month about the lack of protective gear and ventilators, she was summoned by police and threatened with charges for spreading "fake news," an offense that carries up to five years in prison.
Democracy Dies in Darkness
Russian medical workers say coronavirus is ravaging their ranks. But hospital chiefs are silent.
By Robyn Dixon
April 22, 2020 at 9:45 a.m. EDT