CNN Stops Broadcasting On Russia After New Laws Passed On The Country

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CNN will stop broadcasting in Russia, the news channel said on Friday after the introduction of a new law there that could jail anyone intentionally spreading "fake" news.

Russian officials have said that false information has been spread by Russia's enemies such as the United States and its Western European allies in an attempt to sow discord among the Russian people. read more 

Lawmakers passed amendments to the criminal code making the spread of "fake" information an offence punishable with fines or jail terms. They also imposed fines for anyone calling for sanctions against Russia following the invasion of Ukraine.

 

https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/cnn-stop-broadcasting-russia-after-new-law-2022-03-04/