# Ukrainian media face pressure as they intensify wartime scrutiny of authorities

https://mins.news/en/item/116876

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-27 06:00 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-media-face-pressure-as-they-step-up-scrutiny-of-authorities-in-wartime/

> Over the past year, Ukrainian independent outlets have expanded investigations into corruption among senior officials and abuse in the military, but have faced lawsuits, disputed court rulings, threats and online smear campaigns. Journalists say the space for free speech is shrinking and pressure is making it harder to hold those in power to account.

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