'Provocation' Or 'Absolutely Necessary'? Moldova Bans Russian TV

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'Provocation' Or 'Absolutely Necessary'? Moldova Bans Russian TV
Liliana Barbarosie Robert Coalson

CHISINAU -- Alexandr Plahotki, a 42-year-old taxi driver in the Moldovan capital who describes himself as "pro-European," says he gets his news from watching both Russian and local television channels. But he is upset about a new law set to take effect this month that will outlaw the retransmission of Russian radio and TV programs.

"It's a mistake for sure," Plahotki told RFE/RL. "A mistake. No civilized countries in the world are banning Russian channels. There are Russian channels in the United States, in Germany. This is simply a provocation for some unknown reason."

Although it's common among Moldovans whose main source of information is Russian state media, Plahotki's perspective is not entirely correct.

Read more at: https://www.rferl.org/a/moldova-bans-reussian-tv-kremlin-disinformation/29013217.html

[WarmPotato]

Hmmmm, things are seeming unsteady these days