Radio Free Europe says Russia detains U.S. journalist with dual citizenship

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- Authorities in Russia have detained a journalist of U.S.-backed broadcaster Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty on charges of failing to register as a"foreign agent", RFE/RL said on Thursday.

Russia's Tatar-Inform news agency said Kurmasheva had failed to register as a"foreign agent" while gathering information on Russia's military activity. She could face up to five years in prison, according to RFE/RL, which called for her release.

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