Overview

• Blocked outlets include major news agencies like AFP, ORF, and Politico.
• Russia accuses these outlets of disseminating false information about its military actions in Ukraine.
• The EU had previously banned Russian outlets such as Voice of Europe and RIA Novosti.
• Russia indicates it may lift its ban if the EU rescinds its restrictions on Russian media.
• The decision coincides with the espionage trial of U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich in Russia.