Ukraine will ban Russia from having a stake in the media: “This has nothing to do with freedom of speech”
Kyiv, February 02 (PolitNavigator, Mikhail Ryabov) – A draft law will be submitted to the Verkhovna Rada for consideration, which “effectively prohibits Russia from having a stake in the media.”
Deputy Victoria Syumar from the Popular Front party of Arseniy Yatsenyuk reported this at a meeting of the Conciliation Council of the parliamentary faction.
“This has nothing to do with the issue of freedom of speech. These are sanctions against the aggressor power,” Syumar announced.
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According to her, the Rada also intends to ban Russian military series. “The Ukrainian public is outraged by the presence of TV series about the valiant Russian army, when people die from it,” Syumar said.
Ukraine to Ban Russia from Owning Media Shares : "This Has Nothing to Do with Freedom of Speech"