Germany reportedly moves to shut down Russian media outlets over security concerns

German authorities have allegedly made a confidential decision to shut down leading Russian media operations within the country.

The reports claim that the decision was justified on the grounds of national security, Caliber.Az reports, citing Russian media.

The source further alleged that Berlin intends to escalate pressure on Russian media organizations by targeting not only their professional activities but also their employees' families, in an effort to coerce them into leaving Germany voluntarily.

This development follows a pattern of mounting restrictions against Russian state-affiliated media in Germany. In autumn 2024, the German government ordered the closure of the German bureau of Channel One Russia.

Correspondent Ivan Blagoy, who was among those affected, stated that he and a colleague had been instructed to leave the country. According to official notifications received at the time, the bureau’s closure was due to its perceived threat to public order and security within both Germany and the broader European Union.

The decision to shut down the Channel One office came shortly after the network aired a controversial report concerning a German citizen allegedly detained for involvement in the bombing of a gas distribution station in Russia’s Kaliningrad region.

By Vafa Guliyeva