CNN to End Broadcasts on Russian Cable, Satellite TV

By Mark Joyella 

CNN-2009-STING-11-2CNN will go dark on Russian cable and satellite networks beginning next year, reports USA Today:

“Turner International is assessing its distribution options for CNN in Russia in light of recent changes in Russian media legislation,” the company said in a written statement. “We are bringing our existing distribution relationships to an end while we do that.

“We hope to re-enter the market in due course, and will notify our partners of any update about resuming these services.”

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The network’s news gathering in Russia will not be impacted. CNN has been available to Russian viewers since the early 1990s.

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