Sputnik (news agency) controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2022
International scrutiny and EU broadcasting ban
Sputnik has faced sustained criticism and official scrutiny over its relationship with the Russian state and allegations that its output contributes to Russian propaganda or information manipulation. In 2022, the European Union prohibited Sputnik's broadcasting and distribution in the EU after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.