ABC News reporters face Russian criminal investigation for border crossing from Ukraine

ABC News reporters Kathryn Diss and Fletcher Yeung are under investigation by Russian authorities for allegedly crossing the border into Russia without permission. This follows their visit to Sudzha, a town occupied by Ukraine, to report on recent military actions. The Russian Federal Security Service has opened a criminal case against them, claiming they illegally entered the Kursk region. This marks a significant development, as it is the first time ABC has crossed into Russia since the war began in 2022. Other foreign journalists have also visited the area recently, prompting similar investigations by Russian authorities. The ABC has stated that their reporting was legal and in the public interest, and they are providing full support to the reporters.