«Radio Sputnik International» is an international radio station that broadcasts news and commentary in English and Portuguese. It is owned and operated by the Russian state-owned media organization, Rossiya Segodnya, which also runs the international news agency RIA Novosti. The station’s programming often reflects a pro-Russian perspective on current events, particularly those related to the Russian government’s policies and actions.
«Radio Sputnik International» was launched in 2014, shortly after Russia annexed the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine. It is considered by some to be a propaganda outlet for the Russian government, while others see it as a source of alternative news and analysis. The station’s broadcasts are widely available online and through shortwave radio.
The station’s content often focuses on topics such as international relations, politics, economics, and culture. It also features interviews with Russian officials and experts, as well as commentary from its own correspondents around the world. While «Radio Sputnik International» claims to offer a balanced perspective on world events, its coverage is often criticized by Western media outlets and government officials as being biased in favor of the Russian government.