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Keeping up with the recent marathon news in 2024, significant attention has been given both nationally and internationally. Ukrainian media and its European assessments, particularly regarding the telethon marathons like 'United News,' occupy a central place in current discussions. Critiques focus on state-budget dependence and lack of media plurality, as echoed by entities like the European Commission and Minister Mykola Tochytskyi, revealing complexities in balancing wartime information needs and media freedom.

On a more positive note, the resilience and spirit of Ukrainian participants in various international marathons are inspiring. From marathons in the U.S., where Ukrainian soldiers who've faced severe injuries showcasing immense courage, to triumphant victories in German marathons, the global community watches in admiration. Each stride at these marathons not only symbolizes stamina but also a powerful message of endurance from the Ukrainian people. These athletes' stories are not just about sports but are emblematic of a larger narrative of perseverance and determination amid adversity.

Amid discussions about funding and future operations of telethons, voices from both government officials and citizens articulate a mix of opinions, highlighting ongoing debate and the challenging balancing act required during such tumultuous times. As Ukraine grapples with these issues, the international spotlight remains firmly on its handling of media freedoms and the broader implications for democracy and unity.
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Порошенко про вимоги Єврокомісії щодо телемарафону Poroshenko urges authorities to fulfill European Commission’s demands on telethon and media freedom During his speech in parliament, Petro Poroshenko called on the authorities to fulfill the requirements of the European Commission set out in the annual report on enlargement. The EС, in particular, publicly criticized the activities of the United News telethon and its funding from the budget. The European Commission also calls on the authorities to ensure the parliamentary rights of the opposition and resume live broadcasting of the Verkhovna Rada meetings. 3 438 36

Точицький European Commission’s recommendations on United News have been taken into account, state will stop supporting marathon after end of martial law - Tochytskyi The Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications Mykola Tochytskyi commented on the European Commission's assessment of Ukrainian media reforms, as well as the EC's remarks regarding the state budget funding of the telethon. 7 236 70

телемарафон European Union criticized "United News" telethon and called on Ukraine to restore work of broadcasters The European Commission has criticized the United News telethon and said that Ukraine should work to restore a pluralistic media landscape. 6 943 54

Точицький заявив, що марафон "Єдині новини" триватиме, поки йде війна As long as there is war, we need "United Marathon" - Minister of Culture Tochytskyi The Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine Mykola Tochytskyi said that while the war is going on in Ukraine, the "United News" marathon will continue its work. 9 255 128

Скільки заклали на телемарафон на 2025 рік In budget, social payments were frozen at same level, and UAH 1.5 billion was allocated to telethon In the state budget for 2025, all social benefits are frozen at the same level, and UAH 1.6 billion is allocated for the telethon and Rada channel 12 064 78

опитування щодо ставлення до телемарафону 51% of Ukrainians oppose telethon, only 8% support it More than half of Ukrainians believe that the only telethon is currently irrelevant. At the same time, only 7.7% believe that the telethon has not lost its relevance. 11 394 124

Потураєв про телемарафон Telethon does not justify funds allocated for it, - "Servant of people" Poturaev All politicians who take pro-Ukrainian positions should be represented at the telethon "Yedini Novyni". 5 439 76

марафон,телемарафон,новини,єдині Since beginning of year, UAH 790 million has been spent on creating content for "United News" telethon - People’s Deputy Zhelezniak Since the beginning of 2024, the state budget has spent more than UAH 790 million on creating content for the United News telethon. 4 183 30

Суспільне готує свій контент для марафону Suspilne expands its own broadcasting in "United News" marathon As part of the Unified News #Uarazom marathon (UAtogether), Public Broadcasting will produce its own part of the information marathon, which will be broadcast on the national TV channel Pershyi (First) from today. 3 271 26 Society

телемарафон,новини,єдині European Federation of Journalists calls on Ukrainian authorities to consider closing telethon The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), as part of its Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) project, has issued a statement to the Ukrainian authorities demanding that they seriously review the format of the telethon and consider closing the project. 13 900 116 Society

лещенко If there is no telethon, there will be media chaos – Yermak’s advisor Leshchenko Advisor to the head of the Office of President Serhii Leshchenko said that media chaos would arise without the United News telethon. 21 625 255 Ukrainian Politics

денис,шмигаль Redirecting funds from telethon and "FreeDom" to Armed Forces is inappropriate - Shmyhal responded to petition Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal responded to the petition calling for the funds from the Single Telethon to be redirected to the needs of the Armed Forces. 18 130 143 Society

телемарафон,новини,єдині Telethon channels have critical status, and employees are subject to booking - Ministry of Culture The Ministry of Culture has confirmed the status of TV channels participating in the "United News" telethon as critically important for the functioning of the economy and the livelihoods of the population during the special period. 11 640 131 Society

марафон Telethon "United News" is trusted by 36% of Ukrainians, distrusted by 47% - KIIS data With each passing month, fewer and fewer viewers watch the only news marathon, and even fewer trust it 6 823 67 Society

карта Telethon aired map showing Crimea as Russian territory. TV channel said that perpetrators would be punished. PHOTOS On Tuesday, January 16, during a story about the "communal collapse in Russia," the national TV marathon "United News" showed a map with occupied Crimea marked as the territory of the Russian Federation. 13 043 69 Society

марафон,телемарафон Movement "Chesno" published results of survey on attitude of Ukrainians regarding relevance of telethon. INFOGRAPHICS The Ilko Kucheriv "Democratic Initiatives" Foundation, together with the "Razumkov Center" sociological service, commissioned by the CHESNO Movement, conducted a sociological survey on the feasibility of the "United News" telethon from December 8 to 15, 2023. 21 484 67 War in Ukraine

телемарафон,новини,єдині Ukrainians are tired of United News telethon – The New York Times The New York Times has published an article about Ukrainians’ fatigue with the United News telethon, which was supposed to be a counter to Russian propaganda, but ended up being a disappointment for Ukrainians. 27 133 242 Society

телемарафон Ukrainians’ confidence in TV-marathone is falling: in December, figure dropped to 43% - KIIS poll. INFOGRAPHICS Ukrainians’ trust in the "United News" telethon continues to decline. While between May 2022 and October 2023, the share of those who trusted the company dropped from 69% to 48%, by December 2023, the trust in the United Telethon had fallen to 43%. 4 926 60 Society

зеленський We have to make sure that we are as powerful as possible both informationally and diplomatically, - Zelensky President Volodymyr Zelensky met with the "United News" TV marathon on the occasion of its anniversary and emphasized the need to make Ukraine’s information and diplomatic capacity as powerful as possible and its position absolutely clear in all parts of the world. 2 535 55 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

марафон Poroshenko to meet with limbless Ukrainian soldiers, participants in US 10K run. PHOTOS All Ukrainians who for the first time took part in the 41st annual American marathon organized by the U.S. Marine Corps have received awards. 14 607 45 Society

свириденко Surgeon's assistant Vadym Svyrydenko, who lost hands and feet in Debaltseve entrapment, ran in US 10 km in 1 hour 6 minutes 49 seconds. PHOTOS+VIDEO All four Donbas-wounded Ukrainian soldiers who flew to the U.S. to take part in the military run have covered the distance. 32 698 27 Society

ветеран Four Ukrainian soldiers injured during Russian aggression in Ukraine’s east to participate in Marine Corps Marathon in Washington D.C.. PHOTO Vadym Svyrydenko, who had his hands and feet amputated; Vadym Maznychenko, who lost an arm and a leg; Dmytro Fesenko, who received severe shrapnel wounds; and Pavlo Stepanov, who was run over by an armored personnel carrier are going to run a 10-kilometer marathon in Washington, D.C. Oct. 30. 2 892 4 Incidents

спорт Ukrainian athletes won triumphantly in German marathon, - National Olympic Committee. PHOTO Ukrainians triumphantly performed in the 17th Gutenberg Marathon in Mainz, Germany. The men took all the winning places, and women received "gold" and "silver". 26 009 71 Sport

киев смерть марафон Participant of Kyiv Half Marathon died after the run. PHOTO A heart of a runner of the Kyiv International Run for Ukraine Half Marathon stopped after the run. 141 257 417 Incidents