RT loses fight against EU ban

State-controlled media outlet Russia Today yesterday lost its court fight against a European Union ban imposed in March over alleged disinformation, prompting the Kremlin to warn of retaliatory measures against Western media.

Europe's second highest court upheld the EU decision, taken after Brussels accused Russia Today of systematic disinformation over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The EU sanction, which applies to RT's English unit and operations in Britain, Germany, France and Spain, means RT content cannot be broadcast or disseminated by EU operators.