Republic will provide comprehensive reporting on the visit, leverage Sputnik’s global resources to deliver live, on-ground analysis and expert insights to audiences worldwide.
Sputnik's reporters will join Republic’s broadcasts live for real-time geopolitical coverage.
Republic Media Network reaches over 400 million viewers across multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Bangla, and Kannada, and maintains a global presence in the UK, USA, Middle East, Russia, and South Asia via satellite, cable, and digital platforms. The network is led by Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami, renowned for historic interviews with India’s top leadership, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh.
Sputnik is an international news agency and radio broadcaster, part of the “Rossiya Segodnya” media group. Broadcasting in over 30 languages across dozens of countries, Sputnik reaches an audience of 220 million radio listeners and more than 32 million followers on social media. Sputnik India, launched in December 2022, operates from Moscow and New Delhi in English and Hindi. The platform includes a news website and an X account, with a monthly audience reach up to 38 million users.
This collaboration aims to combine Republic’s domestic reach and editorial credibility with Sputnik’s global presence, providing audiences with unparalleled coverage of high-level diplomatic engagements, including President Putin’s visit.