But EU lawmakers said they must balance this right with the necessity to protect people from disinformation.
“We are witnessing massive propaganda and disinformation over this outrageous attack on a free and independent country.
The sanctions will remain in place until all Russian aggression towards Ukraine ceases, the EU said.
On Tuesday, as criticism mounted regarding disinformation on RT and Sputnik, both organizations pushed back.
In a statement sent to CNET on Wednesday, RT condemned the EU’s action.
Representatives for Sputnik did not respond to a request for comment.
