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UK Ambassador to Kiev Melinda Simmons said on Tuesday she was surprised by the sudden shutdown of Ukraine’s oldest English-language newspaper, the Kyiv Post, noting that it was “not a good day “for independent media.
KIEV (UrduPoint News / Sputnik – November 09, 2021) UK Ambassador to Kiev Melinda Simmons said on Tuesday she was surprised by the sudden shutdown of Ukraine’s oldest English-language newspaper, the Kyiv Post , noting that it was “not a good day” for the independent media.
Kyiv Post owner Adnan Kivan said on Monday that the newspaper would immediately suspend operations “for a short period.” Newspaper staff, in turn, reported pressure on the media and editorial independence and called on readers, diplomats and advertisers to support them. Commenting on the news, the presidential administration expressed hope that the publication will resume its activities.
“Surprised by the sudden decision to shut down KyivPost, which has been an example of independent journalism for 25 years and has played an important role in supporting reforms and democracy in Ukraine. It’s not a good day for free media . Hope he comes back soon #Ukraine, â€Simmons tweeted.
The newspaper’s suspension and staff sacking come after employees accused Kivan, who bought the outlet in 2018, of trying to “undermine” editorial independence with plans to expand the Kyiv Post, in launching a Ukrainian language edition.
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