CNN will stop broadcasting in Russia, the news channel said on Friday after the introduction of a new law there that could jail anyone intentionally spreading "fake" news.
Highlights
- Russia has introduced a new law that could jail anyone for spreading “fake” news.
- The law was passed by Russian lawmakers in the wake of the Ukraine crisis.
- CNN will stop broadcasting in Russia while the law is in place.
- The U.S.
- government has also imposed a ban on the spread of fake news in Russia.
- The ban has been put in place after the crisis in Ukraine began in March.