The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled that individuals reposting content from Russia Today (RT) on open platforms can face criminal prosecution. This judgement stems from German proceedings against three citizens who shared RT videos online. The court clarified that EU sanctions against RT broadcasts extend to publicly accessible websites, regardless of economic activity.

This decision upholds the EU's restrictive measures against RT, a state-controlled media outlet. The court specified that the ban applies to any broadcasting of prohibited content, irrespective of its extent or duration. This means that distributing any RT materials on publicly accessible platforms across the EU now carries legal responsibility for the distributors.

The ruling clarifies that economic intent is not a prerequisite for violating sanctions. The focus is solely on the act of broadcasting prohibited content to the public. Therefore, individuals sharing RT videos on websites or social media platforms risk criminal charges throughout the European Union.