Margarita Simonyan
Margarita Simonyan is a prominent Russian journalist and the editor-in-chief of RT (Russia Today), a state-funded international television network. She has been a key figure in Russian media, often representing the government's perspective on various issues, including foreign relations and domestic policies. Simonyan has been involved in numerous controversies regarding press freedom and the portrayal of Russia in global media. In 2023, she suggested using frozen Russian assets as compensation for regions controlled by Russia, indicating a potential strategy for negotiating peace in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Born on Apr 06, 1980 (45 years old)
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Belarus:
Margarita Simonyan is the editor-in-chief of Russia Today, whom Askerov believes deserves the death penalty for her support of the war.
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Belarus:
Margarita Simonyan expressed her excitement about the potential closure of 'Radio Liberty'.
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Russia:
Margarita Simonyan is represented by IP Simonyan M.S. in the case involving YouTube channels.
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Russia:
Margarita Simonyan is represented by individual entrepreneur M.S. Simonyan, who represents a YouTube channel.
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Russia:
Margarita Simonyan is represented by individual entrepreneur M.S. Simonyan, who is associated with a YouTube channel.
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Georgia:
Margarita Simonyan expressed strong opposition to the ceasefire plan, calling it a betrayal.
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Switzerland:
Margarita Simonyan criticized Zelensky, calling him a clown and suggesting he needs psychiatric help.
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Indonesia:
Margarita Simonyan is the head of state broadcaster RT who proposed a solution regarding the frozen assets.
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Bulgaria:
Margarita Simonyan suggested that Russia could part with frozen reserves if controlled territories remain with Russia.
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Portugal:
Margarita Simonyan is the director of the Russian state broadcaster RT who proposed a solution involving payment for territories in Ukraine.
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