Yle: Serious Accusations Against Mikko Hautala
Former Finnish ambassador to Moscow, Mikko Hautala, is accused of attempting to interfere with journalists' work in Russia, according to a new book by Erkka Mikkonen.
Yle Reporter: Finland's Former Ambassador in Moscow Tried to Influence Media Reporting
Erkka Mikkonen, a reporter for Yle, alleges that Mikko Hautala, Finland's former ambassador to Moscow, attempted to interfere in his reporting on Russia.
Book: Yle's correspondent Erkka Mikkonen's partner was denied access to their shared home in Russia – "That didn't work either"
The article discusses Erkka Mikkonen's new book on living as a homosexual in Putin's Russia, highlighting pervasive homophobia and the structural violence faced by LGBTQ+ individuals.
Maria Zaharova Tried to Humiliate Yle's Journalist – This Sparked Erkka Mikkonen's New Life
Journalist Erkka Mikkonen discusses how a tense exchange with Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zaharova in 2017 influenced his life and work.