Press-freedom (media freedom) ranking for India and Russia (
Press-freedom (media freedom) ranking for India and Russia (2025) according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF)
Country2025 Rank (out of 180)Situation / Notes
India151st Modest improvement from 159th in 2024; nevertheless press freedom is considered “serious/very serious” owing to issues like media ownership concentration, economic pressure on news outlets and safety concerns for journalists.
Russia171st This is the worst ranking in Russia’s history in RSF; free independent media is heavily suppressed, with widespread censorship, legal harassment of journalists, and de-facto state control over major media.
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Very inspiring!
Very inspiring!