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Russia: Putin dissolves state news agency RIA Novosti

Published on Dec 9, 2013
http://www.euronews.com/2013/12/09/ru...
Russia's President Vladimir Putin has closed the main state news agency RIA Novosti and replaced it with an organisation intended to promote Moscow's image abroad.

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President Vladimir Putin liquidated the state news agency RIA Novosti and tapped a TV journalist known for anti-Western and antigay remarks to build a new outlet that will focus on promoting Russia abroad.

» Without Notice, Putin Dissolves a News Agency
09/12/13 21:36 from NYT > International
The decision to dissolve Ria Novosti, along with its international radio broadcaster, came as a complete surprise and signaled a major state media reorganization in Russia.