Christian broadcaster in Ukraine warns against press restrictions

14-07-2022

Eastern Europe

CNE.news

Christian broadcaster in Ukraine warns against press restrictions

The Ukrainian Christian broadcaster New Life Radio-Odessa feels threatened by the new restrictions that the Ukrainian government puts on press agencies. Because of the war in the country, the government has passed a ban on Russian music in broadcastings. It will come into force within two months.

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