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.
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.
The social media company said it decided to ban RT and related news outlets globally “after careful consideration.”
The ban comes amid continued economic pressures, including sanctions, imposed on Russia by the European Union.
The Arabic-language version of RT and Sputnik have been banned by the European Union.
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.