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BBC News journalists resume broadcasts from Russia

BBC News journalists resume broadcasts from Russia
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Wednesday, 09 March, 2022, 01:00

BBC News journalists in Russia have resumed their broadcasts, days after putting their work on hold after the introduction of a strict new media law.
The law threatens anyone deemed to have spread "fake" news about Russia's armed forces with up to 15 years in jail.
Numerous other Western news media also suspended their operations. On Tuesday, the New York Times said it was pulling its staff out of the country.
The BBC has decided to resume work after "careful deliberation", it said.
A statement said: "We have considered the implications of the new legislation alongside the urgent need to report from inside Russia.
"After careful deliberation we have decided to resume English language reporting from Russia this evening (Tuesday 8 March), after it was temporarily suspended at the end of last week.
"We will tell this crucial part of the story independently and impartially, adhering to the BBC's strict editorial standards. The safety of our staff in Russia remains our number one priority."