Putin stated that the launch of the new channel aims to provide a clear picture of Russian life, attitudes, and orientations, emphasizing that ‘RT’ seeks to deliver ‘honest information’ about Russia and the world. The Russian president pointed to the restrictions faced by the ‘RT’ network in some countries, considering that the reasons are due to ‘fear of the truth.’ Putin concluded by praising the network’s effectiveness and congratulated the team on their efforts, while Simonyan expressed her gratitude to the president for his support. It is noteworthy that ‘RT India’ achieved a significant leap in the Indian media market in 2025, ranking second among English-speaking news channels within paid television services, with the network estimating its audience size in India at approximately 675 million viewers. Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India yesterday, Thursday, for a two-day official visit. He is accompanied by the Minister of Finance Anton Siluanov, the head of the Russian Central Bank Elvira Nabiullina, along with a large delegation of businesspeople.
