The European Parliament is weighing a ban on access to Russian websites, including Sputnik and RT, from its IT infrastructure.
Leaders of political groups have expressed concern that this move could set a precedent for restricting media in the European Parliament.
The request to block access to Russian propaganda websites under EU sanctions was made by the right-wing European Conservatives and Reformists.
Latvian MEP Rihards Kols has called for the Parliament to block access to RT, Sputnik, and other Russian media outlets across all devices and networks.
Author's summary: EU Parliament considers banning Russian media outlets.