Give us a free choice! Half of Ukrainians unhappy with country’s repressive ban on Russian TV & social media, poll reveals

Kiev’s ban

Kiev’s ban on Russian film and TV channels hasn’t gone down well with the Ukrainian public, according to new research, with close to half of the country against the tough measures, which deny them a free choice of viewing.

The Social Monitoring Center poll, released on Monday, found that 47 percent of respondents said banning Russian TV was “a mistake.” The punitive measures have also drawn criticism from press freedom watchdogs.

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