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Germany Shutters Berlin Bureau of Russian State Broadcaster, Moscow Says

Germany’s Federal Foreign Office rejected the allegations and said “Russian journalists can report freely and unhindered in Germany.”

Ex-State TV Reporter Zhanna Agalakova: 'We All Bear Some Degree of Responsibility'

Zhanna Agalakova made international headlines by resigning from her position in protest of the invasion of Ukraine and telling Russians “to switch the...

Russian Satellite Interference Disrupts TV Broadcasts Across Europe – Dutch Media

Footage from one incident showed a BabyTV program being replaced by a patriotic song, “Vperyod, Rossiya!” performed by singer Oleg Gazmanov.

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Joe Biden Comedy Bids ‘Goodbye’ to Intelligent Russian TV Satire

Any chuckles are laden with cringe in this unfunny show following Joe Biden through the contrasts between Russia and the West.

Russian State Media Corporation Hit By ‘Unprecedented’ Hacking Attack – Reports

VGTRK operates several national television channels, including Rossia 1 and Rossia 24, in addition to more than 80 regional television and radio stations...

TNT’s Comedy Club to Air Final Episode After 20 Years Amid Rumors of Revamp

Launched in 2005, Comedy Club featured an ensemble cast of young comedians, many of whom have since launched their own projects.

Vladimir Pozner to Return to Russian State TV After 2-Year Hiatus

Pozner’s weekly interview show was taken off the air shortly after the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, allegedly to make room for war coverage.

Russian State TV Reporter Discharged From Hospital After Drone Attack Injury

Yevgeny Poddubny was hospitalized after a drone struck the vehicle he was riding in during a reporting assignment in the embroiled Kursk region.

Beloved Soviet-Russian TV Host Alexander Maslyakov Dies Aged 82

Maslyakov hosted Russia's most popular and longest-running game show.

Russian TV to Premiere Joe Biden Comedy Series in 2025

The show, called “Goodbye,” revolves around the American leader getting stuck in Russia after losing his U.S. passport.

Russian State TV War Correspondent Survives Drone Attack

Initial reports falsely claimed Yevgeny Poddubny had died, but authorities later confirmed that he had regained consciousness.

Russian Sleeper Agents Tell State TV About Life Undercover

Anna Dultseva, who was returned to Russia as part of last week's historic exchange, vowed to continue working "to serve Russia."

‘Worse Than a Monkey With a Grenade’: Russian State TV Reacts to Biden’s Withdrawal, Harris’s Presidential Bid

Guests mocked Biden's age following his stunning withdrawal from the race and slammed the idea of Harris as the Democratic Party's new nominee.

Russian State TV Threatens Europe With Long-Range Missiles

“Britain is in the most vulnerable position — basically, three missiles are enough and this civilization will collapse,” the host said.

Russia Will Not Broadcast Paris Olympics – Reports

The decision would mark the first time in 40 years that Russia has not broadcast the games.

Russian State TV Cameraman Wounded in Mine Explosion

Authorities in the Belgorod region described the cameraman’s condition as “serious,” adding that he was sent to a nearby hospital for surgery.

Western Stars, Anti-War Rappers and Political Parodies: Russian Web Project Revisits ‘The Television We Lost’

“I want people to watch these videos and reflect on why this happened and how we lost it,” A Chto Po TV's creator told The Moscow Times.

Outrage in Amsterdam as Russian TV Celebrities Take the Stage

Vladimir Pozner and Ivan Urgant's live show in Amsterdam took place amid a vocal protest against the platforming of Russian "propagandists."

Armenian PM Threatens to Ban Russian TV Channels

“We expect the broadcasts of Russian TV channels to respect the citizens and the state system of Armenia,” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said.

Armenia Blocks Pro-Kremlin TV Host’s Shows

The two shows “Evening With Vladimir Solovyov” and “Sunday Evening With Vladimir Solovyov” were pulled off the air.

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