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DirecTV drops Russia-backed RT America "effective immediately"
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While Dish said it is "closely monitoring the situation" in Ukraine, DirecTV has decided to accelerate its decision to drop RT America in wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. "In line with our previous agreement with RT America, we are accelerating this year's contract expiration timeline and will no longer offer their programming effective immediately," DirecTV said in a statement.
TOPICS: RT America, DirecTV, Ukraine Crisis
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