Srzentić remains of the opinion that the distribution of RT and Sputnjik should be suspended

The Government of Montenegro did not make a decision on the suspension of the distribution of the Russian media Raša Today (Russia Today) and Sputnik, because the proposal of the Ministry of Public Administration, Digital Society and Media was withdrawn from the agenda of the session on Thursday after it was estimated that it would not have the necessary majority for adoption.

The Ministry will not give up on such a request because it supports the decision of the European Union, which established such a position a few days ago because, in its opinion, these media encourage support for Russian aggression against Ukraine, "Vijesti" has learned.

Minister Tamara Srzentić said two days ago that she strongly supports the decision of the EU, stating that disinformation and propaganda that tries to justify the attack on Ukraine must not be allowed to spread in Montenegro.

"We consulted with the regulatory bodies and informed them about the EU decision. In this regard, at today's session of the Government, I will propose the adoption of the conclusion on the accession of Montenegro to this EU decision and recommendations to the Agency for Electronic Media (AEM) and the Agency for Electronic Media and Postal Services (EKIP) to, in accordance with their competences, make decisions in accordance with position of the Government and Council of the EU", said Srzentić on Thursday.