Evening with Vladimir Solovyov () is a Russian television talk show on

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. The

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is hosted by Vladimir Solovyov, a controversial Russian television personality.

Controversies

In August 2017, the Russia-1 and

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television channels were criticized by the Lithuanian Radio and Television Commission for inciting war and hatred through a series of broadcasts on these channels. The

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n authorities were outraged by the content of the May 31, 2017, broadcast of Solovyov's program, during which

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leader

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proposed "putting forward an ultimatum to the

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so that they would withdraw all

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troops 300 kilometres from the borders of Russia," and if they don't, then - "take certain measures". In response to the allegations, the head of the Directorate of International Relations of

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, Peter Fedorov stated said that all criticism regarding the programs was unfair, and the expert's opinions are "free expression by people of their point of view".

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