Channel 1, a privately owned company headquartered in the United States, founded in 2023, employs approximately 10 individuals. The company operates in the media and TV services sector as a tier 1 media tech buyer. It operates a global news network powered by Generative AI.
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.