The shortlist also included a series of news releases from RT France about the coronavirus pandemic and an RTD documentary filmed for the 25th anniversary of the WWF in Russia.

The shortlist in the Coverage of Ongoing Events category features a series of RT France's News from Stephanie de Muru, dedicated to the public debate on COVID-19 treatments in France.

The film of the RTD documentary channel "Wild and Free" fell into the category "Natural World".

The film tells the story of WWF employees in Russia working to preserve rare and endangered animal species.

The film was voiced by the zoologist and TV presenter Nikolai Drozdov.

The award ceremony will take place on November 13 online.