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Freedom - Russian-Language News and Current Affairs Television in Kyiv, Ukraine

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Freedom (FREEДОМ)
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TV Channel Overview

Freedom (FREEДОМ) is a Ukrainian state international television channel based in Kyiv and operated by the state enterprise The International Broadcasting Multimedia Platform of Ukraine (IBMPU). Broadcasting in Russian, it is intended primarily for Russian-speaking audiences outside Ukraine.

The channel began broadcasting in 2022 and developed from an initial information-focused format into a broader news and current-affairs service. Its schedule includes news bulletins, analysis, interviews, documentaries, journalistic programs, and other factual content. Coverage addresses developments in Ukraine, Eastern Europe, Russia, and international affairs, along with political, social, and other issues of interest to its international audience.

Freedom forms part of Ukraine’s state international broadcasting system alongside other television and digital media brands. Its television service is distributed internationally through satellite and television networks in numerous countries, reflecting its role as a Ukrainian international broadcaster aimed mainly at audiences beyond the country.


Basic Information

Genre
News, Current Affairs
Language
Russian
Country / Location
Home > Europe > Ukraine
Headquarters
Kyiv (Kiev)

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