The SDLP has said a former leader who appeared on Russian state-backed media "does not represent" the party after his successor Colum Eastwood slammed politicians who contribute to the news channel.
Mr Eastwood criticised politicians who have taken part in programmes on Russia Today, claiming it amounted to support for Vladimir Putin's regime.
Senior representatives of parties including Sinn Féin and the DUP have previously appeared on the channel, which is being banned by the European Union for "harmful disinformation" in response to Russia invading Ukraine.
