RT (Russia Today)
U.S. sanctions force Sputnik Radio off the air
The sanctions made it difficult for Sputnik to continue buying time on radio stations for its programs; some shows are closing up, while others are going on an indefinite hiatus.
Facebook parent Meta bans RT from social platforms
The social media company said it decided to ban RT and related news outlets globally "after careful consideration."
State Department imposes more sanctions tied to Russia’s RT
The U.S. State Department has sanctioned organizations and individuals connected to RT over what it claims are covert intelligence and fundraising operations.
European Union sanctions more Russian broadcasters
Five more Russia-backed TV broadcasters have lost their licenses to transmit in 27 European Union member states.
Lithuania bans IP addresses in crackdown on Russian channels
The ban comes amid continued economic pressures, including sanctions, imposed on Russia by the European Union.
European Union sanctions force RT France to shut down
The French-language variant of Russian news channel RT has shut down amid sanctions that saw the freezing of its financial assets.
Eutelsat says it will stop broadcasting Russian channels
One of Europe's biggest providers of satellite communications says it will stop broadcasting channels originating from Russia.
Russian news channel for Balkans banned from YouTube
A localized version of Russia's international news channel RT aimed at the Balkans has been kicked off YouTube less than a month after debuting.
European lawmakers want Russian channels off satellites
European lawmakers have sent a letter to the president of the European Union demanding the removal of SES and Eutelsat from satellite platforms.
American website pulls French version of RT amid European ban
U.S.-based Odysee has pulled a French version of the RT and Sputnik channels amid a widespread ban on the Russia-backed network in European Union countries.