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US Cuts Ties with Russian Broadcasts, Sparks Legal Battle

4/4/2025

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In a significant move, the U.S. Agency for Global Media has cut ties with satellite systems airing Russian-language broadcasts from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's Current Time. This controversial decision, stemming from a Trump-era executive order, raises alarms about the future of independent journalism and the safety of reporters in oppressive regimes, leading RFE/RL to pursue legal action against USAGM.

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In a significant move, the U.S. Agency for Global Media has cut ties with satellite systems airing Russian-language broadcasts from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's Current Time. This controversial decision, stemming from a Trump-era executive order, raises alarms about the future of independent journalism and the safety of reporters in oppressive regimes, leading RFE/RL to pursue legal action against USAGM.