EUs Borrell Calls Ban On Russian Media In Europe Protection Of Freedom Of Expression

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Tuesday that by banning Russian media in Europe, Brussels was "protecting" freedom of expression.

"We were able to impose restrictive measures... and effectively ban them (Russian media) from operating within the European Union. By doing that we are not attacking the freedom of expression, we are just protecting the freedom of expression," Borrell said at the European External Action Service (EEAS) public conference devoted to the current threats of information manipulation.

Borrell claimed it was important to continue with this policy while also learning how disinformation campaigns function, and identifying their beneficiaries and sources of distribution.

"I ask to engage in this work, in the battle against this information manipulation and foreign interference.

It is one of the battles of our times, and this battle has to be won," Borrell said.