The RKN ordered the media to cover the mobilization only according to official sources

Russian media cannot cover events taking place within the framework of the announced by Vladimir Putin mobilizationbased on sources not verified by the Russian authorities, said Roskomnadzor (RKN). Distribution of any data received not from federal and regional authorities will be regarded as a violation of the law.

“The editorial offices of the mass media are obliged to establish their authenticity in accordance with Article 49 of the Law “On Mass Media” prior to the release of materials. The dissemination of false information entails liability under Article 13.15 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation,” the regulator said in a statement. Telegram.

After the entry of Russian troops into Ukraine in relation to the activities of Russian media valid a number of restrictions that prevent them from reporting on Ukrainian events based on sources not associated with the authorities. In March, the State Duma introduced criminal liability for fakes about the military operation in Ukraine – the adopted amendments, in particular, do not allow the media to use a number of formulations in relation to Ukrainian events.

On the consequences of the entry of Russian troops into Ukraine for Russian citizens – in online broadcasts “b”.

Andrey Sapozhnikov