European Parliament Considers Banning Russian Media
The European Parliament is weighing a ban on Russian media from its networks, specifically targeting websites like Sputnik and RT.
Leaders of political groups have expressed concerns that this move could set a precedent for restricting media within the European Parliament.
- The EU sanctioned Russian media in 2022 following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
- Despite the sanctions, many websites hosting Russian broadcasters' content remain accessible.
The request to block access to Russian propaganda websites under EU sanctions was made by the right-wing European Conservatives and Reformists during a meeting on Oct. 15.
Latvian MEP Rihards Kols is pushing for the Parliament to block access to RT, Sputnik, and other Russian media outlets across all devices and networks.
Author's summary: European Parliament considers banning Russian media outlets.