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RT
RussiaRT is an international news network funded by the Russian state, launched in 2005 and based in Moscow, publishing in English among other languages. Its feed is led by the United States and Russia, followed by Ukraine, Iran, the European Union and Israel, with politics and diplomacy ahead of security and military affairs. Its headlines are strongly favourable toward Russia and critical of Ukraine, the United States and the EU.
Political leaning and stance
RT is strongly favourable toward Russia, in a tone that is at times celebratory, and treats Vladimir Putin and Sergey Lavrov as authoritative voices. Ukraine and Volodymyr Zelensky get the sharpest treatment, hostile in most months and skeptical in others, and the European Union and NATO are also covered critically. The United States is skeptical throughout, while Donald Trump swings between favourable, neutral and critical from month to month. Iran and Hungary are treated sympathetically. The stance is measured from headlines toward countries and persons; it is not a rating of accuracy.
Based on headlines from January 2026 to August 2026.
Who owns RT
RT is funded by the Russian state through the autonomous non-profit organisation TV-Novosti. It was launched in 2005 and is headquartered in Moscow.
What RT covers
Coverage is led by the United States, ahead of Russia, with Ukraine, Iran, the European Union, Israel and India following. Politics and diplomacy dominate, with security and military together making up around a third.
Lifetime overview
Top actorsiMost frequently mentioned actor categories
US EXECUTIVE
13.6%
RU EXECUTIVE
11.2%
NONE
6.5%
CORPORATION
3.1%
EU
3.1%
IN EXECUTIVE
