Eutelsat may terminate Russian transponder leases

[Analoguesat]

Mainly affecting the NTV & Tricolour services on 36E:

Bank: Eutelsat could switch off Russia transponders

Eutelsat executives say they have about 6 per cent of group revenues exposed to Russian activity. The bulk of this comes from distribution deals on Russian pay-

advanced-television.com

 

[Analoguesat]

The above hasnt happened yet but it is looking likely more Russian channels will be removed from European satellites in the near future

Ukraine war: EU plans Russian oil ban and war crimes sanctions

The measures are some of the toughest yet but Hungary has rejected them as unacceptable.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Channel Hopper]

Oddly, not being reported.

Renault will transfer AvtoVAZ stake to Russian science institute, Russia says

Renault will have the right to buy back its AvtoVAZ stake from NAMI, an institute behind the design and building of Russia's cars and trucks, including the limousines used by President Vladimir Putin.

europe.autonews.com

 

[Analoguesat]

Eutelsat's take on the matter

Eutelsat defends distributing Russian channels

Eutelsat has said it is complying with the law by continuing to distribute Russian channels on the NTV-Plus and Tricolor and DTH platforms.

www.broadbandtvnews.com

 

[Fisty McB]

I see Russia's 1TV European feed at 13E (both MPEG2 & MPEG4 video feeds) is now off the air. RTR Planeta & Rossiya 24 remain for now.