Thatcher writes:

"Quote: The state television channel Rossiya 24 put out a report two weeks ago that described the station as an "arm of the U.S. State Department," saying it gets paid for "destabilizing society" ahead of Russia's presidential election in March."

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When the "state television channel" in Russia puts out a report like that, employees of the offending media outlet should know that a contract has been put out on them.

Heck, "Rossiya 24" gave them fair warning, didn't it?