BRUSSELS, June 24 The European Union, as part of the new, 14th package of anti-Russian sanctions, banned the media of this association, as well as political parties and analytical organizations from accepting funding from Russian sources, follows from a statement released by the EU Council.
«In view of Russia's continued attempts to interfere in the democratic processes of the EU… The EU Council has decided that political parties, NGOs, foundations, think tanks, media service providers in the European Union can no longer accept funding coming from Russia or its proxies.» , — indicated in the document.
It explains that the measures “will not prevent media service providers and their employees from carrying out other activities in the EU, such as research and interviews.”