Rossiya Segodnya is a Russian news agency established in 2013. It was created to provide news coverage and information services in various languages, focusing on international audiences. The agency aims to promote a Russian perspective on global events and issues. The agency operates several media outlets, including Sputnik, which offers news and analysis across multiple platforms. Rossiya Segodnya is part of the Russian government's efforts to enhance its media presence worldwide and counteract what it perceives as biased reporting from Western media sources.