Russia to Launch 24-Hour English News TV Channel

Russia to Launch 24-Hour English News TV Channel

NEW YORK, June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Russia has begun setting up an English- language news television channel, Russia Today (RT).

The 24-hour news channel will be broadcast in Russia, Europe, the USA, the CIS and a number of Asian countries.

The new satellite channel will provide viewers with up-to-date reports on the most important global events, reflect Russia's position on key issues in world affairs, and inform the foreign audience about the variety of aspects of life in Russia. To ensure balanced reporting a Public Council will be set up to establish and oversee the new channel's editorial policy. The Council will be made up of famous Russian and foreign public figures, journalists, artists, scientists and businessmen.

Russian News and Information Agency RIA Novosti is playing an active role in establishing RT.

Source: RIA Novosti

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