Russia: Then you are also agents

The Russian authorities may soon label foreign media operating in Russia as 'foreign agents', as happened in the United States with Russian media.

The US Department of Justice had previously claimed that RT America television station had to register as a 'foreign agent'. This after allegations by US intelligence services that Russia interfered in last year's presidential elections. RT America has ties with the Kremlin-supported RT station.

Russia, which denies interference in the elections, said it would respond equally to the American action. A third reading is still required before the law is submitted for approval to the senior home.