"RT's budget for five channels stands at around $225 million. The budget of [the US Broadcasting Board of Governors], that puts emphasis mainly on radio broadcasting, is over $721 million, which is three times our budget," Simonyan said.
"I'm afraid it is not about money. The US government sees us as a threat because we show people what they want to see – an alternative worldview," she added.
RT television network encompasses three 24/7 news channels broadcasting from Moscow in English, Arabic and Spanish in more than 100 countries around the globe. The network also comprises RT America and RT UK channels broadcasting from studios in Washington and London.
The network additionally includes the RTD documentary channel and global news video agency RUPTLY, which offers exclusive content to channels around the world. RT is available around-the-clock to 700 million international viewers.
