Russian communications regulator Roskomnadzor has warned 10 local media outlets that it will restrict access to its publications unless they stop spreading what it calls false information, including references to the military operation in Ukraine as an “attack, invasion or declaration of war.” ”.
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In letters sent to these media, the watchdog said it had complained about alleged “false information” they published about the bombing of Ukrainian cities and the deaths of civilians caused by the Russian armed forces.
The vehicles notified are: Echo of Moscow, InoSMI, Mediazona, New Times, TV Rain, Svobodnaya Pressa, Krym.Realii, Novaya Gazeta, Zhurnalist and Lenizdat.
Novaya Gazeta editor Dmitry Muratov won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021. Some of these vehicles have been designated by Russian authorities as foreign agents.
“Unless the above inaccurate information is removed, access to these sources will be restricted,” the watchdog said in a statement Saturday, announcing an investigation into the media.
“Roskomnadzor strongly recommends that media outlets, before publishing (broadcasting) materials in accordance with Article 49 of the Mass Media Law, establish their authenticity,” the watchdog said. “We emphasize that accurate and verified information is available from official Russian information sources.”
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