Moscow strikes back: Bans 81 European media outlets

The Russian authorities are responding to the European Union's decision to ban three Russian propaganda media outlets. As a countermeasure, Moscow will block over 81 European titles within the Russian Federation.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation decided to restrict broadcasting and block the websites of 81 media titles operating in the European Union. This announcement was made available on the Russian MFA's website.

This move is in response to the European Union's decision to block the broadcasting of four Russian propaganda media outlets: "Voice of Europe," "RIA Novosti," "Izvestia," and "Rossiyskaya Gazeta."

In retaliation, Moscow has blocked access to numerous European media outlets. Among the blocked titles are AFP, Der Spiegel, and Politico. Russians will also not be able to access Le Monde or La Repubblica. The Kremlin has restricted access to various news agencies, television stations, and the websites of several popular European media outlets.

The intention to block European media was announced on Monday (June 24) by the spokeswoman of the Russian MFA, Maria Zakharova.

If they are taken against Russian media and journalists, Western journalists and media will also feel their retaliatory measures, said the Russian propagandist.