Russia has moved closer to introducing a law that will allow the government to list any foreign media operating in the country as a foreign agent. <br/><br/>The proposal, in retaliation for Kremlin-backed broadcaster RT being told to register as a foreign agent in the US, has been unanimously approved at the Lower House of Parliament.<br/><br/>RT is accused of being part of Russia's alleged meddling in the US election.<br/><br/>The Russian proposal would affect foreign-registered media outlets which receive funding from outside Russia. They would be subject to additional requirements and failure to meet them could result in the suspension of their activities.
News On AIR | November 15, 2017 7:29 PM
Russia moves to target foreign media in RT registration row