Russia labels German broadcaster Deutsche Welle 'undesirable'
Russia has designated German international broadcaster Deutsche Welle an “undesirable organisation,” a label that effectively bans its activities in Russia and criminalises cooperation with it for Russian citizens.
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- AFP
- Published Date: 06:35 | 16 December 2025
Russia has labelled German broadcaster Deutsche Welle an "undesirable" organisation, a justice ministry register showed Tuesday, amid Russia-Germany tensions over Ukraine and allegations of Moscow's interference in Germany.
Deutsche Welle (DW), which has a Russian-language service but closed its Moscow bureau in 2022, appears on the Russian justice ministry's list of "undesirable organisations" seen by AFP.
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