Media in Russia: How do Russians get news about the war in Ukraine?

[Nevilledog]

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https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-60932542

The situation in Russia's media is unprecedented. Restrictions on reporting are increasingly severe, and access to almost all independent outlets is blocked or limited - or they censor themselves.

Despite this, it is still possible to obtain uncensored information in Russia.

For most Russians, television remains the main source of the news. It is firmly controlled by the Kremlin and pumps out relentless war propaganda. Ukrainians are said to shell their own cities, and Russian troops are presented as liberators.

The fact that the majority of Russians tune in to TV news means they are inclined to at least hear the Kremlin's message - and possibly believe it.

There is more variety of opinion in the press, but it still largely sticks to the Kremlin line. A stalwart of independent reporting for almost 29 years, the Novaya Gazeta newspaper, suspended operations on 28 March after receiving warnings from Russia's media watchdog Roskomnadzor.

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[FakeNoose]

1. I'm sure the younger Russians get news on the internet

Most of them understand at least some English, but many also learn German, French or other languages. Pootie can't block Twitter or Facebook can he? Even if yes, there are other options for those with internet connections.