Russia Making a Statement

CNN published "Russia Moves Ahead With Rules Targeting Foreign Media" (11/15/17)

They state:

"It's the first tangible response to a move by the U.S. Department of Justice to require the firm that produces the U.S. branch of Russian television network RT to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act.

For weeks Russian government officials, including Putin, have promised a tit for tat response targeting American outlets operating in the country."

What outcome are they really looking for?