EU sanctions against Russian state-owned RT to remain in place

The European Union General Court declined Russian state-run TV network RT’s request for interim relief from sanctions, allowing the EU’s ban on RT broadcasts to remain in place.

Noting that RT was subject to “exceptional circumstances” that could pose a financial blow to the outlet, the court pledged to accelerate its ruling but allowed the sanctions to continue until it makes a final decision on RT’s legal challenge against the punitive measures.