Deutsche Welle TV standBERLIN, Feb. 3 have no basis, bring tension to German-Russian relations, according to a statement by the press service of the German Foreign Ministry, which was received by RIA Novosti. «The measures announced today by the Russian government against Deutsche Welle have no basis and represent a new tension for German-Russian relations,» the statement said.Simonyan thanked the Russian authorities for responding to German measures against RT DEV The German Foreign Ministry indicated that «if these measures are really implemented, this will significantly limit the free broadcasting of independent journalists in Russia, which is of particular importance in politically tense times.» To the Russian TV channel The same rules apply to RT DE in Germany as to all other broadcasters, the press service of the German Foreign Ministry said, commenting on the decision to close the broadcast of the German state television and radio company Deutsche Welle in Russia. «We categorically reject the comparison between Deutsche Welle and the RT DE television channel. Deutsche Welle operates as an independent media company with employees who have been freelance journalists in Russia for many years under applicable law and with appropriate permits.RT DE currently broadcasts without a license and has not applied for a license, although distribution of the TV and radio program is subject to licensing. about the fact is the responsibility of responsible, independent state media bodies, which made a decision yesterday,» the German Foreign Ministry said, adding that «the same rules apply to RT DE as to all other broadcasters — including in the aspect of proximity to state.» «The federal government cannot and should not influence the procedure. Under German law, RT DE has the right to sue the decision of the state media body,» the German Foreign Ministry said. with a statement following Russia's measures against DW
