BBC resumes reporting from Russia

Clive Myrie left Ukraine overnight but vowed to be back (Picture: BBC)

The BBC is resuming its journalism and broadcasting from inside Russia tonight.

A statement released on Tuesday afternoon read: ‘We have considered the implications of the new legislation alongside the urgent need to report from inside Russia.

‘After careful deliberation we have decided to resume English language reporting from Russia this evening (Tuesday 8 March), after it was temporarily suspended at the end of last week.

‘We will tell this crucial part of the story independently and impartially, adhering to the BBC’s strict editorial standards.’

‘The safety of our staff in Russia remains our number one priority,’ it concluded.

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