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Montenegro bans broadcasting of 20 Russian TV channels

Politiko 2024-07-10 18:39:10

Montenegro bans broadcasting of 20 Russian TV channels

The government of Montenegro has decided to ban the transmission of 20 Russian television channels, justifying this action as part of "international restrictive measures" against Russia, requested by the European Council for the war in Ukraine.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova described the decision as censorship and a violation of media freedom. Affected channels include Channel One, Rossiya 1, RT, Sputnik, NTV and REN TV, and the decision takes effect from July 10. The country's Electronic Media Agency instructed relevant agencies and telecommunications companies to block the broadcasts or face a fine of 1,000 to 40,000 euros.

"We consider this act by the Montenegrin government as a hostile act of censorship, as a serious violation of media freedoms and, on the other hand, as a way to get the favor of being part of the EU," a statement said. of Zakharova.

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Montenegro joined other countries in imposing sanctions on Russia and expelling a number of its diplomats.

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