Media News - Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Russian White House limits reporters to press room, toilets
Under new rules introduced Monday, journalists are no longer free to walk around the Russian White House meeting government officials. Reporters are now limited to the White House press center and the neighboring bathrooms, and to reach the press center from the building's entrance they must be accompanied by security personnel, Nezavisimaya Gazeta reported. From now on, they will only be allowed to meet officials in scheduled briefings or to ask questions by fax or e-mail, RBC Daily reported, citing Anton Vaino, deputy head of the White House administration. Previously, reporters accredited to cover the White House could roam the corridors and hold unscheduled meetings with officials. The new rules resemble the ones that have long applied to the Kremlin press pool. Media reports suggested that the new rules were linked to the imminent arrival of Vladimir Putin, who is expected to become prime minister and move to the White House in May. (Moscow Times)
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