Ost West

Ost West occupies a curious niche: a Russian-language news and culture channel broadcasting from Germany to its large Russian-speaking diaspora. Its programming zigzags between hard news from Russia and Ukraine, cultural features on Berlin's art scene, and talk shows dissecting the diaspora experience. The news coverage mixes Deutsche Welle and independent Russian journalists, but the editorial line can feel cautious, avoiding the sharpest criticisms of the Kremlin. Culture segments are where Ost West truly shines: the weekend magazine profiling Russian-German artists is genuinely compelling. No other News tv Germany channel offers that. The prime-time talk shows often feature guests from both Russia and Germany, creating a cross-border dialogue that feels urgent. Production values are modest, think public-access-level sets, but the content has an authenticity slicker networks lack. For anyone curious about how this community sees itself, Ost West live is essential viewing. You can watch Ost West online via Tvivu.