RT YESTERDAY: Ukraine war results in shut down of major Russian propaganda channel

Vladimir Putin may not have completely thought out the unintended consequences of Russia’s universally condemned invasion of Ukraine.

Those consequences, however, are increasing with each passing day.

Today, Putin is facing the loss of the biggest outlet for Russian propaganda in the United States as the production company responsible for producing the American version of Russia’s state-controlled broadcaster, RT America, announced that it was laying off the majority of its staff and ceasing operations.

According to a report on the CNN Business website:

“Misha Solodovnikov, the general manager of the production company, T&R Productions, told staff that it will be “ceasing production” at all of its locations “as a result of unforeseen business interruption events.”

“Unfortunately, we anticipate this layoff will be permanent, meaning that this will result in the permanent separation from employment of most T&R employees at all locations,” Solodovnikov wrote in his memo to employees.

“In line with our previous agreement with RT America, we are accelerating this year’s contract expiration timeline and will no longer offer their programming effective immediately,” a DirecTV spokesperson told CNN Business in a statement on Tuesday.

Vinnie Longobardo

is the Managing Editor of Washington Press and a 35-year veteran of the TV, mobile, & internet industries, specializing in start-ups and the international media business. His passions are politics, music, and art.