Ukraine's Assault on a Free Press

Consortium News by David Marks | Jan. 24, 2011 (News Report)

In Ukraine, where media diversity is often defined by which powerful oligarch controls which TV station, one network, TVi -- known for its independent investigative style -- is under intense legal pressure, with its owner not part of Ukraine's power circles. Full Story »

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Subjects: World, Politics, Sci/Tech, Media
Topics: Europe, European Union, Russia, Media and Politics, Oil and Gas, Media Ownership
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Posted by: Posted by Jon Mitchell - Jan 24, 2011 - 8:42 AM PST
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Edited by: Jon Mitchell - Jan 24, 2011 - 8:43 AM PST

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 by Jon Mitchell - Jan. 24, 2011

Interesting, detailed report on Ukrainian media and their connections to the highest levels of government and industry. Full of substantive interviews and helpful analysis for outsiders.

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