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The theme of censorship is gaining prominence, highlighted by global events and local implications. Censorship's multifaceted nature is exemplified by the launch of Onion versions of websites to bypass restrictions, while figures like General Oleksandr Syrskyi emphasize censorship's necessity during wartime. Censorship in Russia has intensified, with military dead list secrecy and educational content suppression. The Russian Prosecutor's demand to remove Telegram channels further displays these measures. In the Ukrainian context, media entities face pressure for their narratives, as seen in cases involving "Ukrainska Pravda" and media interference claims. Additionally, Ukrainian journalist demands for press freedom underscore the contrast in censorship's application. The balance between necessary wartime censorship and transparency remains pivotal, influencing public perception and democratic principles. Keywords: censorship, media restrictions, military censorship, Ukraine journalism, digital privacy.
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tor Launch of Onion versions of Censor.NET website We are pleased to announce that today "Censor.NET" is launching onion versions of its websites. This step is a response to the needs of our readers for additional security, privacy and the ability to circumvent censorship in the face of growing information challenges. By implementing Tor technology, our users will be able to access independent journalism even when the main domain is blocked. 6 183 51

Syrskyi says Ukraine needs censorship during the war I don’t want to introduce dictatorship like in North Korea, but military censorship is needed - Syrskyi General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, believes that censorship is necessary in wartime, but citizens should be informed about the real state of the situation so that there is no difference between the front and the rear. 9 349 94

бутусов RF Prosecutor General’s Office has demanded Telegram to remove Butusov Plus channel, and messenger has been fined 4 million rubles The Russian Prosecutor General's Office demanded Telegram to remove the Butusov Plus channel and posts about Putin's niece. For refusal, the messenger was fined 4 million rubles. 9 800 31

Офіс президента тисне на УП "Ukrainska Pravda" reports systemic pressure from OP "Ukrainska Pravda" media outlet claims systemic pressure from the Presidential Office. 6 744 31

Богуцька: Головна помилка Зеленського, те що він залишив демократію We need censorship. Zelenskyy’s main mistake is that he left democracy - "servant of people" Bohutska Liza Bogutska, a member of the "Servant of the People" party, said that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s mistake was to leave democracy in Ukraine. 25 059 224 Ukrainian Politics

окупанти,мелітополь Occupiers form database of "unreliable people" in Crimea, - NRC The Russians are expanding the staff of the "Center for Countering Extremism of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Republic of Crimea" (Center E), which is responsible for identifying "unreliable persons". 1 521 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

студенти,рф Military censorship is being strengthened in Russian universities, - British intelligence Another confirmation of the strengthening of military censorship was found in higher educational institutions of the Russian Federation. 1 720 6 War in Ukraine

рф Russian occupiers introduced military censorship in Melitopol, - mayor The Russians have imposed an information blockade on the occupied territories of the Zaporizhzhia region, Melitopol Mayor Ivan Fedorov reports. 2 912 9 Previously in trend: War

ворог,русня,мертвий,орк In Russia, court has declared list of military dead in Ukraine state secret. Now information about them is removed from sites The Svitlogorsk City Court in the Kaliningrad region has upheld a lawsuit filed by military prosecutors demanding a ban on the distribution of the death toll in the war with Ukraine. 5 482 16 Previously in trend: War

історія In Russian Federation "incorrect mentions" from textbooks of the publishing house "Enlightenment" are massively removed: "They told to make as if Ukraine simply isn't present" On February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the beginning of a so-called "special operation" and Russian troops invaded Ukraine. Immediately after that, employees of the Russian group of companies "Enlightenment" - one of the largest and oldest publishers of educational and pedagogical literature in the country - were urged to remove "incorrect" mentions of Ukraine and Kyiv from all school textbooks. 13 143 40 Previously in trend: War

цензура,орвелл Activist who was giving away Orwell's book "1984" for free was arrested in Russia. PHOTO In the Russian city of Ivanovo, a man was detained by police for free distribution of George Orwell's book "1984". 18 277 54 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

захарова Zakharova announced blocking of YouTube in Russia According to Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, YouTube "signed a verdict." She called for content to be transferred to other platforms. 25 280 109 World

Shuliak announces decision to exclude MP Trukhin from Servant of People party Shuliak announces decision to exclude MP Trukhin from Servant of People party Head of the Servant of the People party Olena Shuliak has announced the decision to exclude MP Oleksandr Trukhin from the ranks of the party. 18 822 179 Previously in trend: Drunk accident Servant of People MP

Kyiv court closes case on "dictatorship laws" against ex-head of Party of Regions Oleksandr Yefremov Kyiv court closes case on "dictatorship laws" against ex-head of Party of Regions Oleksandr Yefremov Kyiv's Pechersk District Court closed the criminal case on "dictatorship laws" against ex-People's Deputy Oleksandr Yefremov, Serhiy Hordienko and Oleksandr Stoyan regarding "dictatorial laws". 10 718 213 Ukrainian Politics

гончарук Government meetings to be held behind closed doors – prime minister The work of the Cabinet of Ministers in a new format involves meetings behind closed doors and press statements after the meetings. 11 855 116 Ukrainian Politics

днр переписка егорова 117-канал Ukrainian TV channels’ emailing with "DPR": Channel 17 agreed ‘manifesto on peace in Donbas’ with terrorists. DOCUMENT (in Ukrainian) Several e-mails from Channel 17 were found among recently published letters sent by the Ukrainian media to member of the "state security ministry" of the so-called “Donetsk People’s Republic” (“DPR”) Tatiana Yegorova. 47 505 69 Incidents

сбу SBU to check correspondence of some TV channels with "DPR" representatives The Security Service of Ukraine is going to check the recently published correspondence between employee of the "Donetsk People's Republic Ministry of Public Security" Tatiana Yegorova and representatives of Ukraine's TV channels Inter, Ukraina and Donbas. 21 928 81 Ukrainian Politics

Newly appointed head of SBU in Cherkasy region involved in attack on Censor.NET – Butusov Oleh Boiko, appointed head of the Security Service of Ukraine in the Cherkasy region by president Poroshenko, should be dismissed from the SBU according to the law on lustration. 42 071 211 Ukrainian Politics

дмитрашкивский Military negligence must be punished – Former ATO spokesman on lies about Ilovaisk tragedy. VIDEO Former ATO spokesman Oleksii Dmytrashkivskyi has filed a lawsuit against the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. 163 730 568 Ukrainian Politics

война армия ато War reporters demand from country's leadership to ensure smooth work in ATO area Ukrainian war correspondents demand to cancel numerous restrictions on the work of journalists in the ATO zone. 8 454 53 Ukrainian Politics

шустер эфир live прямой shuster live 1+1 TV channel takes Shuster LIVE political show off air, - Butusov Top-rated Shuster LIVE political show will not be broadcasted by 1 +1 TV channel today. 118 920 427 Ukrainian Politics

донбасс буряты "There is no censorship, the material was incorrect" - editors of ‘Novaya Buryatia’ withdrawn article about the burnt Buryat tankman. PHOTOS Novaya Buryatia newspaper has withdrawn from the issue the article telling of Dorji Batomunkuiev, the Russian Armed Forces career tankman who received burns in battle near Debaltseve, and is currently under treatment at Mogoytuy central district hospital. 95 564 280 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russia's Federal Education and Science Supervision Agency 'joked' on banning Wikipedia Wikipedia 'does not help, it harms education." Such opinion was voiced by the deputy head of Russia's Federal Education and Science Supervision Agency Aleksandr Biserov. 10 677 71 World

Security Service Wants to Ban Enemy Propaganda Sites. DOCUMENT The Security Service of Ukraine asks the Ukrainian Internet Association to block sites that distribute the information that "publicizes war, ethnic hatred, forcibly change the constitutional order or territorial integrity of Ukraine." 71 513 378 Ukrainian Politics

Azarov: "Why Don’t They Let Us Rejoice? Why are we Distracted by Media?" Azarov: "Why Don’t They Let Us Rejoice? Why are we Distracted by Media?" Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov has once again accused the media of creating a negative image of the President for residents. 11 408 147 Ukrainian Politics

Kolomoyskyy Gave UNIAN Journalists Three Choices: Apologize, Resign, or Forget About Everything Kolomoyskyy Gave UNIAN Journalists Three Choices: Apologize, Resign, or Forget About Everything Businessman Ihor Kolomoyskyy can close his news agency UNIAN. 9 469 49 Previously in trend: UNIAN Censorship

Kolomoyskyy to Shut Down UNIAN, Source Kolomoyskyy to Shut Down UNIAN, Source Oligarch Ihor Kolomoyskyy decided to close UNIAN because of the independent position of the journalists on staff. 47 939 108 Previously in trend: UNIAN Censorship

Entire Edition of Ukrainian Magazine Withdrawn Because of Material About Yanukovych? PHOTOS Entire Edition of Ukrainian Magazine Withdrawn Because of Material About Yanukovych? PHOTOS The latest issue of Focus on 21.02.2013 № 8 has been removed from sale in all distribution points throughout Ukraine. 33 664 246 Ukrainian Politics

Fake News About Vlasenko and Kuzhel Were Done by UNIAN Management Fake News About Vlasenko and Kuzhel Were Done by UNIAN Management UNIAN site editors claim that the news about Serhii Vlasenko being sureveilled by bears and Oleksandra Kuzhel are an example of paid journalism. 10 918 69 Ukrainian Politics

Famous TV Journalist Quits her Job: I Cannot Take Part in Fooling Millions anymore Famous TV Journalist Quits her Job: I Cannot Take Part in Fooling Millions anymore STB journalist Natalya Sokolenko has given a statement of her resignation due to the mass of biased materials on the TV channel. She wrote about this at her blog. 75 968 378 Ukrainian Politics