Russian authorities have designated Amnesty International as an “undesirable” organisation, alleging that the rights group propagates pro-war content backed by the Western allies of Ukraine, in the latest crackdown on Kremlin critics.

Russian authorities have outlawed Amnesty International as an “undesirable organization,” a label that under a 2015 law makes involvement with such organizations a criminal offense.

Russia has banned Amnesty International, declaring it an 'undesirable organisation' under a 2015 law that criminalizes cooperation with such entities. The move, announced by the Prosecutor General's office,