OSCE position on Russian mass media discrimination abroad does not solve the problem

Moscow is disappointed with the answer of OSCE special representative on freedom of the media Harlem Désir concerning discrimination of Russian media. This statement was made by Alexander Lukashevich who is permanently representing our country in OSCE, RIA Novosti informs.

He has reminded that Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov noted that Russia was expecting the other answer from those who are in charge of these organizations, namely, OSCE representative office for media affairs, ODIHR and OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities.

Lukashevich has mentioned that OSCE representative office for media affairs is swiftly reacting on any news from Russia and making very politicized statements. At the same time, in case of Russian mass media discrimination, OSCE has not made any statements or made statements expressing someone else’s opinions.

The diplomat has noted that such position is leading to polarization of opinions among countries participating in the situation and does not solve the problems.

It is worth reminding that RT America was forced to register as a foreign agent, and few weeks later US Congress revoked an accreditation of its journalists. Latvian politicians intend to follow Washington’s example.

The Moldavian Parliament approved in two readings the bill introducing limitations for Russian TV channels few days ago.

Russkiy Mir