State-funded Russian broadcaster RT complained on Monday that NatWest had withdrawn its banking services in Britain without explanation, questioning how the move squared with the right to freedom of speech.
RT published NatWest’s letter on its web site, saying that the bank, which is part of the Royal Bank of Scotland Group, had reached the decision after “careful consideration” and that the determination was final.
NatWest said in the letter it was not prepared to discuss the matter further, while a spokeswoman for RBS, which owns NatWest, declined to comment on Monday.
The move is likely to make it harder for RT, which …read more
Source: Cyprus Mail
