Fatima Tlis

RT Claims WADA ‘Failed’ to Collect Data from Moscow Lab. Actually, Russian Authorities Denied Access

WADA’s president did not say he was disappointed “at the organization’s failure.” On the contrary, he was speaking of Russia’s non-compliance with WADA demands. The organization’s inspectors did not “fail to access” Moscow laboratory data, but were denied access by Russian authorities.

Putin’s ‘Language of Truth’ Constantly Fails Fact-Checking

Fact-checkers, experts and investigative reporters have repeatedly exposed the Russian president’s false statements, as well as his attempts to paint “blissful pictures” over the gloomy reality of Putin’s nearly two decades-long rule.

Has Putin’s Chef Lost his Kremlin Contracts?

Despite Putin’s claim, a new firm reportedly linked to Yevgeny Prigozhin won all the Kremlin contracts for catering services and grocery supplies without competition during the last three months.

Putin Ignores Question on Japan Island Return, Instead Focusing on U.S. Military in Okinawa

Okinawa hosts 32 U.S. military facilities – the highest concentration of the American military bases in Japan. The local government and population oppose the presence of those bases, citing environmental pollution and economic losses.

Kremlin Media Chief Calls the Time '2018 Person of the Year' Choice of Russian Journalist ‘Hypocrisy’

Despite Kiselyov's "outrage," Felgengauer was stabbed in her throat and seriously wounded. The doctors had to put her under induced coma for the surgery, injuries from an attack that followed a Russian state media broadcast warning of the "danger such journalists pose."

Putin on Butina: Our Poor Innocent Girl, Who None of Us Know

Vladimir Putin’s claims are false: Maria Butina is reportedly known in Russian intelligence circles and the country’s Foreign Ministry has demonstrated uncharacteristic interest in her fate. In making her guilty please, Butina said she was acting voluntarily and with no coercion.

Russian Troll Factory Expanded and Harassing Independent Press

All three claims are groundless: Novaya Gazeta has no ties to Khodorkovsky, PMC Wagner exists, and Russian PMC veterans confirmed the loss of hundreds of their comrades in an appeal to the International Criminal Court. We found connections to “troll factory.”

Are Americans Controlling German Media?

The senator makes his claim without evidence. The facts on media ownership in Germany and the experience of prominent journalists and media owners prove the claim is false

Russia’s Foreign Minister: US Election and Politics ‘Directly Affect’ Bilateral Relations – Avoiding the Record

The Russian foreign minister is correct that domestic political turmoil affects the U.S. administration’s foreign policy. However, U.S. political divisions are not the main reason for deteriorating relations between Washington and Moscow. Russia’s own actions damaged relations more.

Hollywood Movie 'Hunter Killer' in Russian Limbo – ‘Veiled Censorship‘?

Russia’s Ministry of Culture, backed by the Kremlin, cited a “bureaucratic issue” as the reason for pulling the movie. However, critics found the official excuse not plausible, claiming the real reason may have been that the movie depicted the Kremlin’s fears of a coup.

Palestinian Official Visiting Chechnya Falsely Claims Putin Supports 'All Freedom-seeking Peoples’

Independent polls show trust and respect for Russia and its president has significantly decreased globally. Under Vladimir Putin’s leadership, Russia has suppressed insurgencies in Chechnya and in Syria. Moscow has lost its membership or voting privileges in multiple international organizations.

Russian State TV Claims Megyn Kelly’s Show Taken Off Air Because of Russians’ Love for Her

Megyn Kelly has admitted and apologized for racially insensitive comments. NBC removed Kelly from her program following nationwide outrage over her remarks. There was no mention by the network or critics of Russia

Russian Ruble Jumps Based on False Media Reports Quoting Bolton

Despite what Russian media reported, John Bolton said the U.S. is still considering what it may be obliged to do in terms of additional sanctions under a statute related to chemical weapons attacks.

Working in Russian Troll Factory Pushed Reporter to ‘Edge of Insanity’

Disinfo News: Working in Russian Troll Factory Pushed Reporter to ‘Edge of Insanity’

Russian reporter Lyudmila Savchuk in interview with Polygraph.info revealsdetails of her life as an employee of the Internet Research Agency, the infamous Russian troll factory based in St. Petersburg.

Corrected: CNN and BBC Losing Arabic and Spanish Audience to Russian Broadcaster RT

While RT in English is facing a credibility crisis, the Russian state media outlet’s audience in Arabic and Spanish languages is growing. However, Simonyan withheld information about multiple legal charges RT is facing internationally.

Steven Seagal Wants to Become a Governor in Russia’s Far East. He Needs to Learn the Law

American movie star misinterprets a Russian governor’s duties in declaring personal loyalty to President Vladimir Putin. His stated intention to “represent” the country’s leader in the Primorsky Krai region contradicts Article 36 of the region’s constitution.

Would Visiting the U.S. Help Vladimir Putin ‘Humanize' His Adversary? Fact: Putin Visited Nine Times

Russian President Vladimir Putin has much more experience “visiting the country of his adversaries,” with his nine publicly known visits to the U.S., than did Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev, who only visited America once. Thus, the author’s argument is baseless.

Promising to Make a 'Good Juicy Chop' of Opposition Leader is Not 'Physical Threat' – the Kremlin

Zolotov’s words constitute a direct physical threat under the Article 119 of Russia’s criminal code. Besides, in his public statement, Zolotov urged Navalny to take his promise with all due seriousness.

Russian Police Say the Election Day Was 'Calmest,' After Clamping Down on Country-wide Protests 

Independent media reported clashes between the protesters and the police with scores detained in multiple regions during the election day in Russia.