Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2022
European Union sanctions Sputnik distribution
The EU characterized Sputnik and RT as media outlets involved in systematic manipulation and banned their broadcasting and distribution after the invasion of Ukraine.
2019
Facebook removes pages linked to Sputnik employees
Facebook removed hundreds of pages that appeared independent but were reportedly controlled or operated by people connected to Sputnik.
2017
Former correspondent alleges editorial manipulation
Andrew Feinberg said editors wanted him to pursue the Seth Rich conspiracy theory and frame questions about the Syrian chemical attack in a way that cast doubt on events. Sputnik rejected his accusations.