Russia adds DW News to 'foreign agents' list | DW News

Russia's justice ministry has added Deutsche Welle to a list of media organisations it labels as "foreign agents". That designation means DW is required to label anything published with a disclaimer. The term carries negative Soviet-era connotations in Russia, suggestive of spying. It's not the first action taken against DW. In early February, Russia ordered the closure of our Moscow bureau and our website was blocked by Russia's state communications regulator earlier this month.

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[hereigoagain]

Congratulations for making the honor roll. Keep up the excellent reporting!

[alcoholfree]

I think that is a badge of honor! I only recently started watching DW, I’m American, and feel that your service is excellent. Keep it up.

[gavinturner]

Wow!!!
What an honor from the Russian Federation DW 😐😶😐😶😐😶
Your organisation made their list.
I love DW!!! I watch and listen to your excellent reporting and great questions and analysis to your viewers everyday. Keep up your great work and credibility👍👍👍
Western Nations remember what a privilege it is to live in a society for freedom of speech and authentic journalism without suppression of voice or going to jail for 20 years for opening your mouth!!!

[florian]

On one hand it's frustrating for DW, on the other: What a _huge_ badge of honour!

[rm]

That’s a great honor, that is! Doing truthful and uncompromising journalism! Congratulations on this well deserved distinction!

[shoulders-of-giants]

Being called agent by a dictatorship is a badge of honor.

[mickeywood]

YES! Thank You Deutsches Welle. Once again you've proved your integrity as a leader of today's news.

[fairybeliever]

Congratulations DW! You have made it! You are not a serious News Media until Russia declares you a foreign agent. 😂

[zenmusic]

DW one of the best news channels out there. Thank you DW for all your work .

[telanos]

Congratulations on being formally recognised as credible in your reporting on Russia!

[annmariecassani]

Because you tell the truth and the truth threatens Putin.

[CalCalCal]

This is a badge of honour! Love the content 😊

[Ironic_Jihad]

Go DW! A badge of honor awarded for your honorable reporting!

[a-cq]

At this point it's a honor to be called like this by the Kremlin, because it basically means your reporting is accurate, at least regarding the *war* in Ukraine.

[larss]

This just shows that you are doing your job right! Keep it up, we need you! ❤❤❤

[johnbourne]

Excellent effort DW. Keep up the good work telling the truth about the repugnant Putin government. 🥇

[Yellowjack]

DW should wear this badge of honor with pride.

[fanfeck]

DW has just achieved the highest vote of confidence

[donbosco]

Thank you DW that’s a badge of honor actually! Love from US!

[rickydavis]

This just proves you're doing a great job. Wear this as a badge of honor.
I love your news and watch it daily.