Channel 1 is a privately owned US media company founded in 2023. It operates a global news network utilizing generative AI technology. As of 2023, the company employed approximately 10 people and generated less than $10 million in revenue. Its primary product is a streaming service.
On September 18, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, speaking on Channel 1’s *The Great Game* program, stated that US tariffs against India and China are failing, and that Washington recognizes the ineffectiveness of pressuring these "ancient civilizations." Lavrov reiterated this assessment in subsequent statements, emphasizing that India and China will not change policies under US pressure. He further criticized the US's use of tariffs and coercive tactics, cautioning against issuing ultimatums to these nations. Lavrov's remarks followed reports suggesting a softening of the US stance on tariffs.