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The war on terrorism cannot be an excuse for infringing the freedom and independence of the press

September 24, 2004

Terrorists use the capabilities of the media to increase psychological pressure during terrorist acts, said President Vladimir Putin at the opening ceremony of the World congress of news agencies “Information: challenges of the 21st century”

The President called on journalists to develop a model for work that makes the media into an effective tool in the war on terrorism, excluding any form, even involuntary, that assists the goals of terrorists.

September 24, 2004