In its publications, the British news agency Reuters calls the russian-occupied Ukrainian territories “pro-Moscow,” Oleg Nikolenko, a spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said in a statement.
“Reuters, do not promote russian propaganda vocabulary. Incorrect: pro-Moscow Kherson region – Correct: Kherson region occupied by russia; Incorrect: grain exports – Correct: stolen grain shipments; Incorrect: military-civil administration – Correct: russian occupation administration,” according to the statement.
A footnote for Standards seems unconvincing, Nikolenko added.