United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged the Russian government on Monday to reconsider its restrictions on US-funded Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
“Russian authorities continue to stifle independent information and free speech. Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty are a vital source of information for Russians. We urge the Russian government to reconsider these new restrictions on free media,” Pompeo tweeted.
Back in 2017, Russia designated Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and Voice of America as “foreign agents.” after,
U.S. intelligence agencies said in a report in January that the television station
RT America , which broadcasts on cable in the United States, is “Russia’s state-run propaganda machine” and that it contributed to the Kremlin’s campaign to interfere with last year’s presidential election in favor of Republican Party candidate Donald Trump.
After that report, the Department of Justice insisted that RT America comply with registration requirements under the Foreign Agent Registration Act (FARA). Under the act, RT will be required to disclose financial information.
No Shame, MP.
