European Parliament Considers Banning Russian Media
The European Parliament is weighing whether to ban access to Russian websites, including Sputnik and RT, from its IT infrastructure.
Despite EU sanctions on Russian media in 2022 following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, many websites hosting the broadcasters' content remain accessible.
- The request to ban Russian media was made by Latvian MEP Rihards Kols.
- The proposed ban would affect RT, Sputnik, VGTRK, ANO TV Novosti, and other sanctioned Russian media outlets.
Political group leaders expressed concern that the move could set a precedent for restricting media in the European Parliament.
Author's note: EU Parliament considers ban on Russian media outlets.