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Putin Celebrates RT's 20 Years of Resilience Amid Global Challenges
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the resilience of RT (TV network) on its 20th anniversary, highlighting its expansive reach in various languages amid global challenges.
- RT (TV network) was officially launched on December 10, 2005, and has expanded to include channels and websites in English language, Arabic, French language, Spanish language, and Serbian.
- During a conversation with RT host Salam Musafir, Putin expressed surprise at the broadcasting scale and quality achieved by RT (TV network) over the past two decades.
- Putins remarks underscore RTs role in promoting Russias perspectives on the global stage, especially in regions where media narratives are often critical of Russia.
Why It Matters
The celebration of RTs 20 years highlights its strategic importance for Russia in global media, reflecting ongoing efforts to influence public opinion and counter Western narratives in various languages.