Last Thursday afternoon, the world's news agencies reported that Ted Turner, in his new role as co-owner of NTV, would guarantee the independent operation of the company.
“I have been entrusted with the development of free and open media throughout the world. I really appreciate the high professionalism of the journalists who run the company. Our goal is to provide the financial foundation for the company and create a business development mechanism that would strengthen the position of NTV and expand the scope of the company's work in Russia.”