Russian President Vladimr Putin has announced the dissolution of a Russian news agency, as well as its international radio broadcaster. The two agencies will be merged into a new state media organization run by an executive known for homophobic remarks and conspiracy theories about Russia. The news agency, RIA Novosti, had operated since World War II. It had correspondents in dozens of countries and was known for presenting a diversity of views.
Putin Dissolves Russian State Media Outlets
HeadlineDec 10, 2013