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RT provided extensive coverage of the Skripal poisonings by exploring a number of theories, is critical of NATO, and writes stories about Western political dysfunction, a report from King\u2019s College London (KCL) has found.<\/p>\n
The Policy Institute (TPI) at KCL published a range of hard-hitting findings under the title \u2018Weaponising news: RT, Sputnik and targeted disinformation.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n It\u2019s a piece of work which can stand proudly alongside the countless other reports which have reached the same conclusions using almost the same language.<\/p>\n TPI describes itself as combining the \u201crigour of academia with the agility of a consultancy and the connectedness of a think tank.\u201d<\/em> Sounds like an organisation with no vested interests.<\/p>\n TPI analysed the English language sites of RT and Sputnik (it\u2019s not immediately clear whether researchers are aware they are two separate organisations) \u201cacross two four-week samples from May-June 2017 and March 2018\u201d<\/em> to produce a set of findings which are profound in their familiarity.<\/p>\n Here are just a few of the most incisive conclusions.<\/p>\n It\u2019s claimed that RT and Sputnik provided extensive coverage of the Skripal poisonings in Salisbury last year. A fact that is hard to deny, considering it was the biggest news story on earth at the time, and involved Russia.<\/p>\n It found \u201cRussian news outlets inserted over 130 competing and often contradictory narratives into their extensive coverage.\u201d<\/em> An RT study (Google search) found that non-Russian outlets also reported a number of possible scenarios which is common when an event is still unfolding.<\/p>\n The same RT study also found many UK-outlets were happy to rely on whatever the British government told them.<\/p>\n RT responded to the report by saying: \u201cWe are amazed that it took some in the UK this long to jump on the tried-and-true bandwagon: blame RT for the journalistic audacity to demand facts and ask questions. Questions such as: why was the British media so eager to forget the lies of its own Foreign Minister Boris Johnson on the Skripals matter?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n The TPI analysis noted that \u201cRT and Sputnik generate a large volume of coverage critical of NATO and extensive reports on the potency of Russian prototype weapons.\u201d<\/em> It\u2019s not made clear whether the TPI team believe that NATO is beyond criticism.<\/p>\n The report found a \u201csteady stream of articles about domestic politics and events in the USA and Europe that focus on political dysfunction, institutional failure, social division and the negative effects of immigration.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n The report does not explain why it regards it as strange that a news organisation would focus on these newsworthy subject areas.<\/p>\n TPI also criticized stories claiming evidence of widespread \u2018Russophobia\u2019, while at the same time suggesting the use of quotes from Russian politicians and pro-Russia analysts was not to be trusted.<\/p>\n One particular highlight is the summary that Russian media depicts NATO as being \u201caggressive but weak, dangerous yet incompetent.\u201d<\/em> Now, doesn\u2019t that sound familiar?<\/p>\n Subscribe<\/a> to RT newsletter to get stories the mainstream media won\u2019t tell you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Via RT<\/a>. 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