Financial Times includes Simonyan in the list of influential leaders: reaction and details

According to glavcom.ua: The chief editor of the Russian propaganda channel RT, Margarita Simonyan, has been included in the list of influential people according to the Financial Times in the 'Leaders' category. This information was published by the publication 'Glaсkom' based on FT's data.

25 people who define our present

The list includes 25 individuals who 'shape our present.' It consists of categories 'Creators', 'Leaders', and 'Heroes.'

The journalists at FT consulted with their colleagues and compiled a list of people who they believe have changed the world this year. Among them are representatives from politics, business, media, art, and sports, whose achievements and ideas influence our lives. People recognized in their fields and their supporters provided their recommendations for the nominees.

Margarita Simonyan in reviews

American journalist Julia Ioffe, in her article about Simonyan, called her 'the most devoted messenger of Vladimir Putin, his Valkyrie of propaganda.' Ioffe noted that Simonyan has always faithfully served the interests of the Kremlin from a young age.

After Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2014, Simonyan supported the annexation of Ukrainian territories. In 2022, she also expressed radical and aggressive views, calling for the use of various methods to achieve her goals.

As a result, Margarita Simonyan was included in the list of influential people by the Financial Times, the American journalist highlighted her questionable actions and impact on the political arena.