Russia Says It Will Retaliate Against U.S. Media Next Week
- Moves in response to foreign-agent label for state-run channel
- CNN, Voice of America, Radio Liberty seen as possible targets
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Russia said it will retaliate next week against American media after the U.S. government ordered state broadcaster RT to register as a foreign agent, following accusations it interfered in last year’s presidential elections.
Officials didn’t specify what measures would be taken. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Thursday that “practical implementation” of steps in response to the U.S. move will begin next week, according to state media. Russian authorities have repeatedly said their retaliation will mirror any restrictions imposed by the U.S. The foreign-agent label, which applies to several outlets operating in the U.S. including NHK from Japan and the China Daily newspaper, requires disclosure of the media organization’s foreign funding.