The organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has released the Press Freedom Index for the year 2024, which includes 180 countries worldwide. Ukraine has reached the 61st position, climbing 18 places in just one year. This is the best indicator in this rating since the independence of Ukraine.
However, despite these achievements, Ukrainian journalists continue to face huge challenges, primarily stemming from two major sources: the ongoing Russian war against Ukraine and the persistent persecution of investigative journalists. The dire situation is underscored by the latest report from the Institute of Mass Information, which reveals the harrowing toll of the conflict on media personnel. Since the onset of the Russian invasion, 81 journalists have been killed in Ukraine, numerous media outlets have been forced to cease operations permanently, and countless journalists and media actors have been subjected to various forms of intimidation, including physical attacks, digital assaults, and direct threats. Moreover, the imposition of martial law, though imperative for national security, has further encumbered press freedom by imposing additional constraints on journalists' professional activities.
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