Chief editor of the news Department of the largest German teleradioveshatel ARD replied to the accusations in the one-sided coverage of Ukrainian conflict. In its own news on the Internet representation ARD Kai Gniffke said that some emphasis should be put differently, however, rejected the allegations of intentional bias.

Gniffke recognized that, In light of the Ukrainian television channel conflict followed different accents in some cases, or change the wording." maybe we are too easy succumbed to mainstream news " - He wrote.

So, Gniffke said that the TV channel had followed earlier to pay attention to right-wing groups in Ukraine." we may be a little too conveyed to the viewer desires Russia. Perhaps we could be more critical to consider the position of NATO, " He added.

While Kai Gniffke noticed that the editorial office has refuted allegations of " intentional misinformation or manipulation " and sees no reason to apologize for any errors. He praised the work of correspondents and assured that the TV will scan reports congruence journalistic standards and to respond to criticism.
September 18, German media said that the public Council public law broadcaster ARD has been accusing the broadcaster of " biased " and " fragmentary " coverage of events in Ukraine and identified " anti-trend " in the number of programs. This verdict review body has made, analyzing news releases and complaints from viewers.

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