Ukraine - Independent TV station under increasing threat

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders reiterates its concern at the constant harassment of the privately-owned national television station TVi. Despite the dropping of tax evasion charges against its chief executive several months ago (see below), the station is under greater threat than ever. On 5 September, Ukraine's main satellite TV package, Volia, dropped TVi from its standard service. The station is now only available to viewers who subscribe to the most expensive package. This means TVi will (...)

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