BABAYAN Roman Georgievich

He is one of the key figures in the russian information warfare, using his media influence to justify russian aggression against Ukraine and spread disinformation to both domestic and international audiences, and plays a prominent role in the russian state propaganda system.
As a host of the political talk show "Svoya Pravda" on NTV channel, he uses his media platforms to actively support russian aggression against Ukraine and spread kremlin narratives. His activities are characterized by the dissemination of anti-Ukrainian propaganda, disinformation and calls for the escalation of violence. In his programs, he not only provides a platform for pro-kremlin speakers, but also actively participates in discussions, directing them in the right direction and supporting anti-Ukrainian and anti-Western narratives. Babayan has consistently justified the so-called "special military operation" using his programs and his personal Telegram channel.
Also, on his Telegram channel, Babayan promotes fundraisers for the RT project "We Will Act Further" aimed at meeting the needs of the russian military. In particular, Babayan supported fundraising for thermal imaging sights for the 27th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade of the russian armed forces, electronic warfare equipment for the 305th Brigade of the Eastern Military District, sniper optics kits for snipers of the Special Forces Brigade, etc.
Babayan's role in russian propaganda was recognized by russian state awards, including the medal "For the Return of Crimea" in 2014, the medal of the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, II degree, in 2018, and the Order of Friendship, awarded to him in 2024 "for merits in the development of the media and many years of conscientious work."
He has visited the TOT of Ukraine, in particular, in 2021 he participated in the "russian Donbas" forum in the temporarily occupied Donetsk.