Putin expressed his support for Simonyan after her husband's death

Russian President Vladimir Putin, at the celebration of the 20th anniversary of RT, on October 17, addressed Margarita Simonyan, editor-in-chief of Rossiya Segodnya and this TV channel, with words of support.

"We know how difficult it is for you, what period you are going through. But you have always shown great courage in your work. I am sure that you will be able to do it now," Putin said.

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