The UK regulator Ofcom has found Russia Today’s (RT’s) news and current affairs coverage in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine breached due impartiality rules on 29 occasions in […]
EU criticises Serbian stance on Russia Today
Russia Today (RT), which is banned in the EU, will shortly open a representative office in Serbia.
Switzerland and Norway refuse to ban RT and Sputnik
Norway and Switzerland have taken a different stance to most other countries in Europe on restricting Russian state-controlled outlets and freedom of expression.
Montenegro bans Russian channels
Montenegro has suspended the broadcasting of RT (Russia Today) and Sputnik on its territory.
Russia Today shuts RT America
The US-arm of the Kremlin-funded Russia Today is to close after what production company T&R Productions described as “a result of unforeseen business interruption events.”
Roku, NewsPlayer+ drop RT
Roku and NewsPlayer+ are joining the growing list of distribution platforms to remove the Kremlin-backed Russia Today.
RT prepares German-language TV channel
State-financed Russian international TV broadcaster RT (formerly Russia Today) wants to launch a German-language TV channel.
Lithuania bans Russia Today
The Lithuanian Radio and Television Commission (LRTK) has suspended the free reception of Russia Today (RT) channels retransmitted or distributed over the internet in the Republic of Lithuania.
Latvia bans Russia Today, Lithuania set to follow
The National Electronic Mass Media Council of Latvia (NEPLP), in compliance with sanctions imposed by Council of the European Union (EU), has decided to ban thedistribution of seven RT (formerly […]
Hancock: Ofcom should decide RT licence question
Culture secretary Matt Hancock has told the parliamentary culture committee that the future of Russian news channel RT should be decided by the regulator, and not the government.