"Why is Rupert Murdoch's Media Parroting Russian Propaganda Over Ukraine?" Why, indeed

[Joinfortmill]

https://bylinetimes.com/2022/01/26/why-is-rupert-murdochs-media-parroting-russian-propaganda-over-ukraine/

"...Tucker Carlson’s pro-Kremlin rants and raves are tantamount to high treason. The question then becomes: why would his boss, Rupert Murdoch...allow it? The answer may lie with Murdoch’s ties to Putin....when the (Murdochs) made an “aggressive push” into the Russian media industry by acquiring News Outdoor Russia, an outdoor billboard company (in 2000).

"He (Murdoch) sold News Outdoor Russia for $270 million – less than a fifth of the value (in 2011). In 2012, the FBI launched an investigation into the examination of his activities related to his former company holdings in Russia – including possible criminal violations of a US law banning bribery of foreign officials.

"Did the FBI’s investigation into Murdoch’s activities in Russia in 2012 end with denials and a refusal to cooperate from Zheleznyak and his boss Vladimir Putin? If so, then it is plausible that Murdoch may feel that he owes the Russian President a favour in return."

[bucolic_frolic]

1. I think there's a lot more leverage going on than that

but have no evidence of what it might entail.

[UTUSN]

2. All in the ex-family?!1 - old/2017 item about ex-Ms Rupert dating PUTIN

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https://www.thedailybeast.com/is-vladimir-putin-now-reportedly-romancing-wendi-deng-a-secret-lothario

Is Vladimir Putin, Now Reportedly Romancing Wendi Deng, a Secret Lothario?
ON THE PROWL
First came rumors of not one but two love children—with a beautiful rhythmic gymnast. Then there was the seductive boxer. Now Putin is said to be ‘serious’ with Rupert Murdoch’s ex.
Apr. 13, 2017

.... “Deng has yet to be spotted looking romantic with the Russian leader, but was seen boarding her pal Roman Abramovich’s yacht in St. Bart’s on Monday, March 28,” the magazine reports. “Abramovich also happens to be friends with Putin.”

This incontrovertible proof of a new love match comes nearly three years after Deng and Murdoch’s divorce, in June 2013, reportedly over her close relationship with former British prime minister Tony Blair. ....

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