Russia bans Western media firms for distribution of false news
(MENAFN) Following the new rule that punishes publishing false information, several Western media firms have ceased broadcasting in Russia.
Those caught spreading "false" information regarding military actions face up to 15 years in prison, according to a new law signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday night.
Media outlets such as the BBC, CNN, ZDF, and Bloomberg have announced that their operations in Russia have been banned.
According to Tim Davie, CEO of BBC Worldwide, Russia's action criminalizes the work of independent media.
He went on to say that there is no other option except to momentarily cease the activities of all BBC journalists in Russia.
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