It is right when the media opposes authorities but journalists and officials should not constantly fight each other, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a media forum arranged by the All-Russia People’s Front.
"The media in a democratic society always opposes authorities. It is absolutely right but I would like the journalists and officials to refrain from fighting each other all the time," TASS cited Putin as saying.
The Russian president pointed out that there were many patriots and honest people among officials.
"I would like you to view them as those who are ready to offer you assistance while they should believe that you are ready to assist them," Putin said when asked about the interaction between the media and local authorities. "If you oppose each other, then sand will be constantly put in the wheels, but if you outline a common goal then you will be able to reach the best results," the president added.
