What are the most popular TV channels in Russia? The state-owned channel Russia 1 and co-owned Channel One are the most watched in the country. Moreover, they have the most trusted news programs.

On Wednesday, Channel One, which is financed by the Kremlin ... said in a televised briefing. Two other Russian state-financed TV channels have been operating freely in Germany.

The ministry described the move as a retaliation to German authorities' targeting of two Russian journalists from Channel One, a state-controlled TV channel. "In response to the German authorities ...

This came after Russian state broadcaster Channel One reported that its correspondent ... He also denied the Russian reports that its TV bureau and journalists were being sanctioned.