- Vladimir Putin signs off on Russian 'foreign agents' media law: Russia's president has approved a controversial bill to label internationally funded media outlets as "foreign agents," signing the measure into law. Outlets such as US-backed Voice of America are likely to be affected. http://www.dw.com/en/vladimir-putin-signs-off-on-russian-foreign-agents-media-law/a-41532265 5 comments worldnews
- Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law that allows the government to list any foreign media operating in the country as a foreign agent. The bill, in retaliation for Kremlin-backed broadcaster RT being told to register as a foreign agent in the US, was earlier approved by parliament. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-42124448 5 comments worldnews