17 Feb 2015 14:33

CNN applies for universal license to broadcast in Russia

MOSCOW. Feb 17 (Interfax) - The Russian communications watchdog (Roskomnadzor) has received documents from the CNN television channel for obtaining a universal license to broadcast across Russia, agency spokesman Vadim Ampelonsky told Interfax on Tuesday.

"We have received an application for a universal license to broadcast in Russia from the CNN International television channel," he said.