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KREMLIN LAUNCHES INT’L NEWS PORTAL, STATIONS

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Posted on November 11, 2014

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Kremlin Unveils Sputnik News Service

MOSCOW (AP) – The Kremlin-funded Russia Today media group has launched an international news service that it claims will fight the “propaganda” of other news media.

Global Reach: Bureaus in 30 Countries

The service started Monday, called Sputnik, will have bureaus in more than 30 countries and send its news to local audiences by radio stations, websites and social media.

Russian Critique of Western Media Bias

The launch underlines Russia’s consistent complaints that world news media are biased against the country. In a major speech last month, President Vladimir Putin bemoaned what he called “total control of global media (that) has made it possible to when desired to portray white as black.”

Russia Today chief Dmitry Kiselyov says “we are against aggressive propaganda … this can only result in bloodshed.”

Russia Today’s Broader Media Network

Russia Today also includes the RIA-Novosti news agency and the satellite TV channel RT.

Key Takeaways

  • The Kremlin’s Russia Today group launched Sputnik to counter perceived Western media bias.
  • Sputnik comprises international bureaus in over 30 countries, delivering via radio, websites and social media.
  • Dmitry Kiselyov emphasizes opposition to 'aggressive propaganda' to avoid conflict.
  • Sputnik builds on RIA Novosti and RT infrastructure under Rossiya Segodnya.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sputnik?
Sputnik is an international news service launched by the Kremlin‑funded Russia Today group (under Rossiya Segodnya) in November 2014 to offer alternative perspectives to Western media.
How does Sputnik distribute content?
It distributes news via local radio stations, websites and social media from bureaus in over 30 countries around the world.
What is Sputnik’s stated editorial goal?
Sputnik aims to counter aggressive propaganda and promote multipolar perspectives, as stated by Russia Today chief Dmitry Kiselyov.
What organizations form the foundation of Sputnik?
Sputnik was built on assets from RIA Novosti and RT, under the umbrella organization Rossiya Segodnya.

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