SBS suspends NTV Moscow and Russia Today

SBS has announced it has suspended the broadcast of news bulletins NTV Moscow and Russia Today at this time, in response to community feedback from the Australian Russian-speaking community.

RT channel, which is also broadcast on Foxtel / Flash, is based in Moscow and broadcasts news and documentaries in English.

Yesterday the channel was referring to the invasion as ‘special operations’ and “demilitarisation of Ukraine” blamed Ukrainians for the death of civilians after they reportedly shot down a Russian missile headed to a military base. Presenters cited ‘conflicting reports’ as to whether troops were advancing on Ukrainian cities.

SBS is continuing to provide news and information in Russian for Australian audiences through its SBS Russian service (SBS.com.au/Russian) across radio, online and social media, including expanded coverage of current events.

Foxtel has also been contacted over its broadcast of the RT channel.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who has condemned the invasion and announced sanctions against Russia, was this week a guest at a SKY News dinner in Sydney.