- September 8, 2025
- 5:49 pm
- Brief news
Margarita Simonyan, editor-in-chief of the media group “Russia Today” and the RT channel, faced “a serious health problem.” On Monday, September 8, 2025, sources stated that “she was diagnosed with an oncological disease.”
Simonyan’s Health Condition
On the show “Evening with Vladimir Solovyov” on September 7, Simonyan herself revealed that she had been diagnosed with a “terrible, severe illness.” However, details were not disclosed, but she mentioned an “upcoming surgical operation.” “A mastectomy is possible,” which Simonyan hinted at by comparing her case to “the fates of girls from the ‘Young Guard'(!),” who previously lost their breasts forcibly.
The operation will be performed under anesthesia. Information about Simonyan’s condition has sparked discussions about the possibility of her continuing work at RT, although the option of leaving is also being considered.
Family Situation Worsens
Earlier this year, Simonyan also reported family problems. Her husband, director and propagandist Tigran Keosayan, experienced clinical death and is in a coma. It is known that he had serious heart problems for a long time.
Legal Consequences and Sanctions
Simonyan’s life is “complicated” by numerous sanctions from several countries, including Ukraine, the European Union, and the USA. In April 2024, she was suspected due to calls for the killing of children when the SBU documented Simonyan’s statements about the mass destruction of Ukrainian children in December 2023.
In addition, she is accused of advocating for the continued bombing of Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure. In March 2023, suspicions were already raised regarding encroachment on the country’s territorial integrity.
Negative Public Reaction
Recently, extremely harsh opinions about Simonyan were expressed in the Armenian parliament. She was called a “vile creature from a freak show,” highlighting the negative perception of her figure in public opinion.
Reports about Simonyan’s health and legal difficulties continue to be discussed in the media. This generates wide interest, as the propagandist’s figure is ambiguous and provokes many assessments from experts and the public.