BBC: Russian President Putin signs 'foreign agent' media law
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law that allows the government to list any foreign media operating in the country as a foreign agent.
The bill, in retaliation for Kremlin-backed broadcaster RT being told to register as a foreign agent in the US, was earlier approved by parliament.
At least nine US-funded broadcasters, including Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty could be hit.
RT is accused of being part of Russia's alleged meddling in the US election.
The broadcaster denies the claim.
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News On Russian President Putin Signing 'Foreign Agent' Media Law
Putin Signs Amendments to Law Allowing to List Media as Foreign Agents -- Sputnik
Russian president signs bill targeting foreign media -- AP
Putin signs 'foreign agent' media law -- AFP
Russia's Putin signs 'foreign agents' media law -- Reuters
In retaliatory move, Putin signs media 'foreign agents' law -- CNN
Putin signs plan to crack down on foreign media -- The Hill
Russian president Putin signs foreign agent media law to match U.S. action -- USA Today
Putin Signs Amendments to Law Allowing to List Media as Foreign Agents -- Sputnik
Russian president signs bill targeting foreign media -- AP
Putin signs 'foreign agent' media law -- AFP
Russia's Putin signs 'foreign agents' media law -- Reuters
In retaliatory move, Putin signs media 'foreign agents' law -- CNN
Putin signs plan to crack down on foreign media -- The Hill
Russian president Putin signs foreign agent media law to match U.S. action -- USA Today
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