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In Germany, the banking company “Commerzbank” decided as of May 31, 2021 to close accounts and stop the financial operations of the Russia Today news agencies in Germany and Ruptly. The bank sent a written notice about this on February 26.
This statement was made by the representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maria Zakharova, reports RIA Novosti.
According to Zakharova, the bank did not explain the reason for this decision and decided to break cooperation with clients unilaterally. In addition, other large German and international banks refused to cooperate with Russia Today.
“Dozens of large German and international banks, as well as regional financial institutions, which our Russia Today colleagues contacted, have already refused to cooperate, without any serious argumentation, without explaining their actions in any way,” he said. a spokeswoman for Russia. Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Zakharova added that Russia will not accept references to corporate rules of financial institutions, as “this is not true.” According to her, this is not the first time that Germany wants to “cut off the oxygen” to Russian journalists.
He announced harsh retaliatory measures against German journalists in Russia if normal work for Russian media workers in Germany is not guaranteed, and called on Berlin to “change your mind.”
“We seriously urge Berlin to think again, to ensure the normal functioning of these media companies, to cancel any restrictive measures (restrictive – Ed.) That impede the work of the media. Otherwise, we will have to take hard measures. retaliatory measures against the German media working in Russia. I will honestly say: I really do not want to. So we do not create a precedent or a pretext, “said Zakharova.
As OBOZREVATEL reported, Russia threatened the United States for new sanctions and asked “not to play with fire.”
