Poland to protect major TV stations against hostile purchase attempts by Russia

Donald Tusk said the directive is to safeguard against Russia’s attempts to influence Europe’s democracy and political processes (Alamy/PA)

Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said his government will protect major television stations in the country, such as the US-owned TVN, against hostile purchases, in a move aimed at preventing any such attempts by Russia.

Mr Tusk stressed that the directive to be adopted next week is to safeguard against Russia’s attempts to influence Europe’s democracy and political processes.