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The recent Russian attack on Kyiv severely damaged the OBOZ.UA editorial office, highlighting the vulnerabilities facing media in Ukraine. Such incidents emphasize the crucial role of media in reporting the ongoing War in Ukraine. Meanwhile, the European Union has expressed concerns over Donald Trump's decision to cut funding for international media. The EU warns that this move could potentially benefit adversaries undermining global unity. In Ukraine, a controversial draft law threatens online media by imposing penalties for not removing negative comments about officials. This raises serious concerns about press freedom in a country already grappling with political pressure on journalists, as reported by the New York Times. Recognizing these challenges, President Zelenskyy calls for intensified media efforts to showcase Ukraine's struggle for freedom against Russian aggression.

What impact did the Russian attack on Kyiv have on media facilities?

The Russian attack on Kyiv caused significant damage to media facilities, including the OBOZ.UA editorial office, where windows and doors were blown out, and the studio was severely damaged. This incident highlights the ongoing threat to media infrastructure in conflict zones.

How has the EU responded to Trump's shutdown of international media?

The EU criticized the Trump administration's decision to stop funding Radio Liberty and suspend Voice of America broadcasting. They warned that such actions could play into the hands of common adversaries seeking to weaken international media unity.

What challenges do Ukrainian journalists face under new legislation?

Ukrainian journalists face challenges due to a draft law that penalizes online media for not removing negative comments about officials within three days. This raises concerns about potential censorship and pressure on media freedom in Ukraine.

What concerns has the New York Times raised about press freedom in Ukraine?

The New York Times highlighted growing political pressure on journalists in Ukraine, signaling a deteriorating situation for freedom of speech. This is particularly worrying given Ukraine's pivotal role in distributing truthful information amid ongoing conflict.

What did President Zelenskyy say about the media's role in countering aggression?

President Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of media in actively disseminating the truth about Russian aggression and Ukraine's efforts to restore freedom and security. He urged the media to intensify their coverage of the situation to counter foreign narratives.

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Switzerland Switzerland joins EU sanctions against eight Russian media outlets The Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs has joined the EU sanctions against eight Russian media outlets. The restrictions will come into force on Wednesday, April 23. 429 1 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia sanctions against russian media

Office of OBOZ.UA was damaged Office of OBOZ.UA editorial office was damaged as result of Shaheds attack on Kyiv. PHOTOS On the night of 23 March, as a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv, an explosive wave blew out windows and doors in the OBOZ.UA editorial building, and the studio was seriously damaged. 6 507 25 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Kyiv Drone attack on Kyiv

The EU on the closure of international media EU on Trump’s shutdown of international media: This decision could play into hands of our common adversaries The European Union has commented on the decision of the US administration led by Donald Trump to stop funding Radio Liberty and the actual suspension of Voice of America broadcasting. 777 12 Previously in trend: Defunding Radio Liberty and Voice of America

Trump’s favourite newspaper, the New York Post, features Putin on the cover "Putin is real dictator": Front page of pro-Trump New York Post. PHOTO The New York Post, a conservative American newspaper that US President Donald Trump likes to read, has published a cover featuring Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. The publication explained in detail who the real "dictator without elections" is in the world. 19 303 110

Ambassador of Ukraine to Germany Oleksii Makeev Advertising campaign, in which Russian Meduza used footage of war in Ukraine, stopped, all materials deleted, - Ambassador to Germany Makeev The Berlin-based Lure agency has removed all materials related to the advertising campaign of the Russian publication Meduza, which used images of Ukrainians affected by the war. 5 571 13

MFA "Marketing cynicism and hypocrisy": Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns use of footage of war in Ukraine in advertising campaign of Russian publication The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has strongly condemned the use of footage of the war in Ukraine in an advertising campaign for the English-language version of the Russian publication Meduza, which operates in Latvia. 3 766 10

Rada does not restrict media with bill 11321, but strengthens their protection Bill No. 11321 does not restrict media, but rather strengthens protection of honest media - Yurchyshyn Bill No. 11321 does not restrict freedom of speech, but protects honest media. 7 140 95

Media will be punished for negative comments about officials Media will be punished for readers’ negative comments about officials if they are not removed within 3 days: draft law adopted The Verkhovna Rada passed draft law No. 11321, which clarified the penalties for online media for "not removing" negative comments about officials under news. 24 499 252

Зустріч Ентоні Блінкена з Юрієм Бутусовим та Віталієм Шабуніним у Києві 11 вересня US Secretary of State Blinken meets with Censor.NET editor-in-chief Butusov. PHOTO During his visit to Kyiv on 11 September, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with representatives of independent media and civil society, including Censor.NET editor-in-chief Yurii Butusov. 44 615 193

Телебачення в РФ Russia bans broadcasting of more than 80 European media outlets on its territory Russia has banned access to 81 European media outlets from its territory in response to the restrictions on broadcasting for three Russian media outlets. 2 011 21

Видання NYT написало про втручання влади у роботу ЗМІ Political pressure on journalists in Ukraine is growing - New York Times The New York Times published an article about the deteriorating situation with freedom of speech in Ukraine. 8 470 52

Видання Тексти заявило про погрози Texty.org.ua team receives threats after article about American figures demanding to stop supporting Ukraine A team of journalists from Texty.org.ua reported pressure and threats after publishing an article about American figures who advocate for the termination of aid to Ukraine. 7 927 29

Керівництво ЗСУ зобов'язали узгоджувати тези до інтерв'ю зі СтратКомом AFU leadership was obliged to coordinate theses for comments and interviews with StratCom - media Commanders and heads of structural units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, military educational institutions, institutions and organisations must now agree the theses of interviews, briefings, blogs, comments "on the use of the Armed Forces of Ukraine" with the Strategic Communications Department of the Armed Forces of Ukraine within 3 days. 10 338 52

пропаганда EU Council bans 4 more media that spread Russian propaganda The EU Council has decided to suspend the broadcasting of four more media that spread and support Russian propaganda and the aggressive war against Ukraine. These are Voice of Europe, RIA Novosti, Izvestia, and Rossiyskaya Gazeta. 2 414 9 World

плен Karandieiev: 32 representatives of Ukrainian media are in Russian captivity The acting Minister of Culture and Information Policy Rostyslav Karandieiev said that 32 representatives of the Ukrainian media are currently being held captive by the Russians. 907 7 Society

телевизор,телевидение Social networks are replacing television as source of information - Institute of Sociology of National Academy of Sciences Television is gradually losing its position as a source of socio-political information, being replaced by social media and messengers. 2 788 52 Society

Наталія Гуменюк More than 150 media professionals from Ukraine and abroad appealed to Freedom of Speech Committee to dismiss Humeniuk More than 150 media professionals from Ukraine and abroad have appealed to the parliamentary committee on freedom of speech to dismiss the head of communications for the Southern Defense Forces, Nataliia Humeniuk, and the issue is to be considered at the next meeting. 10 526 27 Society

instagram Censor.NET is now on Instagram You can now read the latest news from Censor.NET on Instagram. 737 5 Incidents

преса Zaluzhnyi signs amendments to rules of accreditation of journalists during martial law Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi approves amendments to the order on the rules of accreditation of journalists during martial law. 6 447 26 Previously in trend: War

рф,фейки,дезінформація Ukraine is main target of foreign disinformation attacks - EU study According to a study by the European Union’s foreign policy service, in 2023 Ukraine became the main target of targeted foreign disinformation operations. 1 746 21 War in Ukraine

бутусов Bihusgate, business strike, Umka is on loose | Yurii Butusov LIVE. VIDEO Yurii Butusov, Editor-in-Chief of Censor.NET, will share his thoughts on the latest political events in Ukraine. In particular, about the arbitrariness of the authorities towards Ukrainian businessmen and the persecution of investigative journalists. 8 473 26 Previously in trend: War

зеленський Zelenskyy: Any pressure on journalists is unacceptable President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the situation with surveillance of media representatives. 8 169 101 Ukrainian Politics

зеленський,залужний State will pay UAH 8 million to monitor news about Zelenskyy, his wife, Yermak and Zaluzhnyi The State Enterprise "Center for the Protection of Information Space of Ukraine" will use budgetary funds to order monitoring services of Ukrainian and foreign media and social networks about key political and military figures of Ukraine. 18 522 138 Ukrainian Politics

зеленський Media Movement calls on Zelenskyy and law enforcement agencies to respond to systemic pressure on independent journalists and investigators Members of the Media Movement reported on systemic pressure on independent journalists and investigators and called on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, law enforcement agencies and civil society to take control of the investigations of crimes against media professionals. 3 937 34 Society

кличко Klitschko on attack on Nikolov’s apartment: Law enforcement must establish who is behind provocations against journalists The crackdown on independent media, the assault on local government, and the flood of lies in anonymous Telegram channels are destroying the reputation of Ukraine as it fights for its democratic future. 2 724 20 Ukrainian Politics

юрчишин Yurchyshyn, new head of Verkhovna Rada Committee on Freedom of Speech: Effectiveness of telethon is in question The newly appointed chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Freedom of Speech, Yaroslav Yurchyshyn (Golos faction), believes that the effectiveness of the national telethon "United News UAtogether" is currently in question. 14 278 81 Previously in trend: War

зеленський Zelenskyy called telethon "one of key stages in history of Ukraine’s invincibility" On the occasion of the Day of Radio, Television and Communication Workers, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held an online meeting with representatives of the Ukrainian media involved in the United News telethon. 11 708 169 Previously in trend: War

интернет,компьютер,ноутбук About five percent of media sites do not have a Ukrainian version, - Kremin In the field of the Internet, there is a positive trend in the establishment of the Ukrainian language as the state language. However, as of October 2023, approximately 5% of national and regional media sites still do not have a Ukrainian-language version. 1 835 47 Incidents

зеленський They talked about agreements with UN and Turkey regarding extension of grain agreement, - Zelensky to African media. VIDEO President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky gave an interview to African media about the problems with the grain corridor. 2 225 41 Ukrainian Politics

змі Ukraine rose from 106th to 79th place in press freedom rating. INFOGRAPHICS In the rating of freedom of the press, Ukraine rose 27 steps in the direction of freedom of the press. 1 789 19 World

зеленський Free media of Ukraine and world have done a lot to make Russian terror lose, - Zelensky The President of Ukraine called on the media to spread the truth about Russian aggression and how our country is returning freedom and security to Ukrainians and all Europeans even more actively. 2 025 31 War in Ukraine

фосфор Russian army used white phosphorus ammunition near Chasiv Yar, - AFP Journalists from the French news agency AFP said they saw the Russians use white phosphorus munitions on a deserted area near Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region. 3 514 7 Previously in trend: War

учения Counteroffensive of Armed Forces may begin in April, but Ukraine still lacks ammunition and air power, - Economist Ukraine’s counteroffensive may begin in April, currently the Ukrainian army is being transformed in accordance with the new military aid of the West. 5 749 31 Previously in trend: War

китай,дрон Russia continues to use Chinese drones in its war in Ukraine - The Wall Street Journal Despite Western countries’ sanctions aimed at stopping aid to Russia, Chinese drone exports continue. 4 432 11 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia War

time,ягідне Photo of Russian occupation of Yahidne was on cover of Time. PHOTOS The American magazine Time placed on the cover a photo from the basement of a school in the village of Yahidne in Chernihiv region. During the occupation, for almost all of March 2022, the Russians kept 368 people there, 10 residents of the village died. 25 822 27 War in Ukraine

пропаганда,russia,today Russian propaganda sites Russia Today and Sputnik blocked in Latvia National Electronic Mass Media Council of Latvia (NEPLP) has temporarily restricted access to websites associated with Russian propaganda media. 1 156 4 World

дім,білий White House advises Ukraine to postpone planned counteroffensive - Reuters Senior U.S. officials advise Ukraine to wait to launch a large-scale offensive against Russian forces until it receives the last batch of U.S. weapons and its troops have received appropriate training. 24 818 144 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

зеленський Since start of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, there have been at least 12 assassination attempts on Zelensky, - Independent The author of books about the administrations of various US presidents, publicist Chris Whipple published the book "The Struggle of a Lifetime: Inside the White House of Joe Biden". 18 378 262 Previously in trend: War

преса Italian journalists came under fire from Russian troops in Kherson Italian journalists Claudio Locatelli and Niccolo Celesti said that they came under fire from Russian troops in Kherson. 3 580 13 War in Ukraine

economist Only Ukraine can be country of year, - Economist Ukraine was awarded for the heroism and resilience of the people, as well as effective resistance to a frankly stronger aggressor. 3 859 15 Previously in trend: War

дождь Russian TV channel "Rain" was fined 10,000 euros in Lithuania: it marked Crimea as "part of Russian Federation", called army "ours" The National Council for Electronic Mass Media of Latvia (NEPLP) fined the Russian TV channel "Rain" for 10,000 euros. 5 482 49 World

пресса Ukrainian and foreign journalists call on athorities to return accreditation of media that covered events in Kherson Ukrainian and foreign journalists and media organizations demand that the authorities take immediate measures and return the accreditation to the media persons who covered the events in Kherson and from whom, according to the reports of the General Staff, it was taken because of this. 4 989 44 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

херсон Decision to revoke media accreditation for reports from Kherson was made after PO team, - Musaeva Denying media accreditation for reports from liberated Kherson is a "shot in the leg". 27 534 186 Previously in trend: War

cnn CNN and SkyNews journalists were stripped of their accreditation for reporting from liberated Kherson, - "Detector Media" A number of foreign media journalists were stripped of their accreditation because of reports from liberated Kherson. 53 399 150 Previously in trend: War

рф,армія,ліквідовані From September 5 to 12, more than 57 elite specialists from Russian army were liquidated in Ukraine, - BBC The rapid counteroffensive of Ukraine in the Kharkiv region led not only to the fact that the Russians left a number of settlements previously captured by them, but also to the loss of personnel. 10 889 26 Previously in trend: War

ткаченко As part of helping Ukrainian culture, Germany will support opposition Russian mass media, - Tkachenko The money that Germany has allocated to support Ukrainian media will be partially directed to help Russian opposition media. 4 911 56 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

генштаб,зсу Only AFU reports on military actions, their course, consequences and results - General Staff addressed to journalists The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has once again appealed to bloggers and media representatives with a request not to assess the actions of the Ukrainian military. 15 945 72 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

deutsche,welle Deutsche Welle complained to Kuleba about spokesman of MFA Nikolenko asks not to compare them with Russia Today The German foreign service Deutsche Welle said that the statements of Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Oleg Nikolenko about its Russian editorial team playing along with the Kremlin’s propaganda are not true, and called on Dmytro Kuleba to deal with the situation. 5 142 24 World