112 Ukraine

Ukrainian TV channel 112 Ukraine Logo 112 Ukraine.svg 200px 112 Ukraine logo prior to closure of television broadcasts 26 November 2013 26 February 2021 1080i (HDTV)(downscaled to letterboxed 576i for SDTV) Taras Kozak Ukraine Ukrainian, Russian 112.ua112ua.tv112.international 112 Ukraine (uk 112 Україна) was a private Ukrainian TV channel which provided 24-hour news coverage. 112 Ukraine was available on satellites AMOS 2/3, via the DVB-T2 network, and was also available in packages of all major Ukrainian cable operators until it was banned from broadcasting in Ukraine in February 2021.Ukraine Sanctions 'Russian Trojan Horse' Media Assets Associated With Putin Friend, Radio Free Europe (3 February 2021)uk Zelensky imposed sanctions on Medvedchuk's ally and his TV channels for five years, Ukrinform (2 February 2021) The channel was focused on live broadcasting. It was reportedly affiliated with the pro-Russian politician and businessman Viktor Medvedchuk.https://www.unian.info/politics/10231749-pro-putin-politician-medvedchuk-gains-control-over-112-ukraine-tv-channel-media.html Pro-Putin politician Medvedchuk gains control over 112 Ukraine TV channel 2018-08-21 Ukrainian Independent Information Agency en 2020-03-05https://opinionua.com/en/2019/07/11/112-ukraine-will-broadcast-a-film-about-civil-conflict-the-main-characters-medvedchuk-and-putin/ Opinion 112 Ukraine will broadcast a film about "civil conflict", the main characters – Medvedchuk and Putin 2019-07-11 Opinion UA en-US 2020-03-05 2020-08-14 https://web.archive.org/web/20200814013625/https://opinionua.com/en/2019/07/11/112-ukraine-will-broadcast-a-film-about-civil-conflict-the-main-characters-medvedchuk-and-putin/ dead Since December 2018, the channel has been owned by Taras Kozak, a parliament member of Opposition Platform — For Lifehttps://ukr.vote/en/persons/7259 Електоральна пам'ять ukr.vote 2021-02-02 2023-06-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20230604232540/https://ukr.vote/en/persons/7259 dead who is reportedly an associate of Medvedchuk.Соратник Медведчука став власником телеканалу "112 Україна" https://www.epravda.com.ua/news/2018/12/14/643588/ 14 December 2018 31 March 2024 Ukrayinska Pravda ukhttps://rpr.org.ua/en/news/we-call-on-the-prevention-of-the-creeping-occupation-of-the-media-space-by-russia-a-statement-by-former-zik-employees-mediarukh-and-ngos/ We call on the prevention of the creeping Occupation of the media space by Russia. A statement by former ZIK employees, Mediarukh and NGOs 2019-07-05 Reanimation Package of Reforms Coalition en-US 2020-03-05 2020-11-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20201107020714/https://rpr.org.ua/en/news/we-call-on-the-prevention-of-the-creeping-occupation-of-the-media-space-by-russia-a-statement-by-former-zik-employees-mediarukh-and-ngos/ dead The broadcasting of the channel was prohibited on 2 February 2021 by the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine as part of the imposed sanctions on Kozak. The channel was immediately shut down but continued to livestream its content on the Internet. On 5 March 2021, YouTube blocked the live broadcasts of the channel.Youtube заблокував трансляцію каналу Медведчука Youtube blocked the broadcast of Medvedchuk's channel https://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2021/03/5/7285709/ 14 December 2018 5 March 2021 Ukrayinska Pravda uk History of the channel 112 Ukraine was launched within 4 months of its conception, starting from concept development, equipment supply and office space design up to programming and business optimization solutions. On 26 November 2013, the presentation of 112 Ukraine took place, and on 28 November 2013, the new TV channel appeared on Ukrainian screens. http://mediananny.com/reportazhi/2302315/ "112-Украина". Полный разгул демократии November 27, 2013 Mediananny May 18, 2015 March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304113108/http://mediananny.com/reportazhi/2302315/ dead In August 2014, the channel opened a correspondence bureau in Brussels. http://www.mediabusiness.com.ua/content/view/40415/126/lang,ru/ Channel "112 Ukraine" opened a news bureau in Brussels August 8, 2014 Mediabusiness May 18, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150618154412/http://www.mediabusiness.com.ua/content/view/40415/126/lang,ru/ June 18, 2015 dead It later organized live linkups with Crimea, Moscow, Vilnius and Lviv. During the first informal July 2014 meeting with 112 Ukraine representatives, Head and Deputies of the National Television and Radio Broadcasting Council claimed that "112 Ukraine" owner Andrey Podschypkov is a nominal owner, despite documentary proofs. National Council representatives stated that the real owner is one of the former Ministers of the Viktor Yanukovych cabinet, and refused to renew the programming concept of five regional stations owned by 112 Ukraine. In 2015, 112 Ukraine received a notice from the National Council for remarks by Russian journalist Maksim Shevchenko, who was interviewed in the studio via Skype during a "Shuster LIVE" talk-show. http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/251501.html TV council sends warning to 112 Ukraine TV channel for infringements during Shuster Live show February 19, 2015 Interfax-Ukraine The president of the European Federation of Journalists stated in February 2015 that the threat of closure targeting 112 Ukraine seemed clearly disproportionate. http://www.ifj.org/nc/news-single-view/backpid/1/article/ifj-backs-ukraine-russian-dialogue-to-counter-harassment-and-intimidation-of-journalists/ IFJ Backs Ukraine Russian Dialogue to Counter Harassment and Intimidation of Journalists February 27, 2015 International Federation of Journalists In December 2018, member of parliament for Opposition Bloc Taras Kozak, who was later reelected for Opposition Platform — For Life in 2019, acquired the channel and all six TV channels in the "112 Ukraine" group. On 13 July 2019, an unidentified assailant fired a grenade at the 112 Ukraine offices in Kyiv, causing damage to the building.Kyiv office of 112 Ukraine TV channel attacked from grenade launcher (Photo, video) https://www.unian.info/society/10616439-kyiv-office-of-112-ukraine-tv-channel-attacked-from-grenade-launcher-photo-video.html 21 December 2020 Unian Information Agency 13 July 2019 enUkraine investigates grenade attack on Kiev TV station https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-investigates-grenade-attack-on-kiev-tv-station-235589 21 December 2020 WION 13 July 2019 en In late May 2020, 112 Ukraine received a fine of ₴100,000 for broadcasting Petro Symonenko's claim that the war in Donbas was a "civil war" initiated by "Ukrainian nationalists and neo-fascists supported by the United States".Нацрада оштрафувала "112 Україна", "НАШ" і NEWSONE за мову ворожнечі і Азарова в ефірі Natsrada fined "112 Ukraine", "NASH" and NEWSONE for hate speech and Azarov on air https://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2021/05/27/7295120/ 27 May 2021 5 March 2021 Ukrayinska Pravda uk Symonenko is the First Secretary of the Communist Party of Ukraine (KPU), a party that was banned in 2015.http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/dec/17/ukraine-bans-communist-party-separatism Ukraine bans Communist party for 'promoting separatism' 17 December 2015 The Guardian On 30 January 2026, the National Security and Defense Council announced the imposition of sanctions on the 112 Ukraine indefinitely.УКАЗ ПРЕЗИДЕНТА УКРАЇНИ №94/2026 — Офіційне інтернет-представництво Президента України https://www.president.gov.ua/documents/942026-58221 https://web.archive.org/web/20260202211626/https://www.president.gov.ua/documents/942026-58221 2026-02-02 2026-02-25 Офіційне інтернет-представництво Президента України uk live Acquisition attempts In 2016, a Ukrainian member of the parliament, Oleksandr Onyshchenko, claimed that Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko asked him to buy the 112 Ukraine channel. Later that year, it was published that Ukrainian firm Investment Capital Ukraine (ICU), and its founder Makar Paseniuk, were in charge of orchestrating the deal.Онищенко казав, що хоче купити 112 канал для себе - Пасенюк https://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2016/12/05/7128921/ 2025-12-31 Українська правда uk According to media reports, ICU utilized an offshore entity named Maresko Holdings Limited in the British Virgin Islands, in an attempt to purchase the channel's shares. The deal was later canceled due to failed negotiations, and Maresko Holdings was renamed to ICU International Ltd.Oleg Posternak: ICU, Poroshenko and Firtash. The forgotten history of 112 Ukraine channel https://english.gordonua.com/news/newsenglish/oleg-posternak-icu-poroshenko-and-firtash-the-forgotten-history-of-112-ukraine-channel-1756059.html 2025-12-31 Гордон Gordon en Closure On 2 February 2021, the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine officially prohibited the channel's broadcasts as part of imposed sanctions on 112 Ukraine owner Taras Kozak. The reason given for the sanctions against him was that according to the Security Service of Ukraine investigation, Kozak controlled coal mines supply scheme from parts of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions not under government control, contributing to the financing of "terrorism". As part of these sanctions, the channel was forbidden to broadcast in Ukraine. The channel was immediately shut down, although later it moved to Internet livestreaming. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the ban had been a difficult decision and that Ukraine supported freedom of speech, but not "propaganda financed by the aggressor country." Adviser of the Office of the President of Ukraine Mykhailo Podolyak stated on Ukrainian media that the channel, as well as fellow banned TV channels owned by Kozak (NewsOne and ZIK (Ukraine) uk ZIK (телеканал)), were "quite actively and often openly used as tools of foreign propaganda in Ukraine." In a joint statement with NewsOne and ZiK, 112 Ukraine commented on its ban, calling it "a political reprisal against objectionable media." Russian Senator for United Russia Aleksey Pushkov claimed that "By shutting down opposition television channels, Zelensky acknowledged his inability to withstand political competition." In a written statement, a spokesperson for the European Union's Foreign Affairs High Representative Josep Borrell stated "while Ukraine's efforts to protect its territorial integrity and national security, as well as to defend itself from information manipulation are legitimate", it added that "any measures taken should be proportional to the aim".EU Questions Ukrainian President's Sanctions On TV Stations, Radio Free Europe (3 February 2021) The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine said on 3 February that "the United States supports Ukraine's efforts yesterday to counter Russia's malign influence, in line with Ukrainian law, in defense of its sovereignty and territorial integrity."U.S. supports Ukraine's efforts to counter Russian disinformation – embassy, Ukrinform (3 February 2020) Following the ban on their channels, journalists from 112 Ukraine, NewsOne and ZIK established another TV channel, entitled "The First Independent TV Channel" (uk "Першого незалежного"), which was shut down an hour after it launched. On 5 March 2021, YouTube blocked 112 Ukraine's live broadcasts, although it did not take any action against "The First Independent TV Channel". Structure and coverage Prior to its February 2021 ban, 112 Ukraine covered 75% of the territory of Ukraine. The channel was available in the packages of the largest Ukrainian cable operators, and is also broadcast via the DVB-T2 network and AMOS 2/3 satellites. 112 Ukraine operated on one satellite license and five regional digital licenses, which were united by a joint venture agreement. The satellite license for 112 Ukraine was issued on 22 August 2013. The companies with digital licenses were merged with the companies of 112 Ukraine on 16 August 2014.http://112team.com/en/112 Ukraine channel broadcasts live with much lower budgets, but at the same high level as the market giants: Deutsche Welle (Germany) – 12 hours live broadcasts per day, NHK World (Japan) – 12 hours, CNN (USA) – 20 hours, BBC World News - 20 hours.May 2022 InternetArchiveBot yes A study as performed at the Policy Institute at King's College London to evaluate the spread of "misinformation" from Russian state media such as RT and Sputnik into international media, including British tabloids like The Daily Mail and Ukrainian Russian-language media including 112 Ukraine. The study found that Russian media often took reporting from Ukrainian sources and repackaged it. However, it found no general evidence of the reverse. This result was replicated when closer analysis was performed on two specific news stories, with in one case "no instances of content from RT, RIA or TASS being replicated on the Ukrainian sites, but multiple instances of Russian sites using Ukrainian content to report on the parade," and in another the only Russia-to-Ukraine transfer coming from a long quotation. Gordon Ramsay Sam Robertshaw Weaponising news: RT, Sputnik and targeted disinformation https://www.kcl.ac.uk/policy-institute/research-analysis/weaponising-news Policy Institute at King's College London 2019 The site EUvsDisinfo has highlighted a small number of specific articles on the 112.international and 112.ua websites as promoting pro-Russian talking points. A fake blog post accusing the Ukrainian military as "lazy" was highlighted on in the English-language 112.international,US lieutenant colonel shocked by drunkenness and laziness of Ukraine's soldiers https://euvsdisinfo.eu/report/pending-check-us-lieutenant-colonel-shocked-by-drunkenness-and-laziness-of-the-soldiers-of-armed-forces-of-ukraine/ EUvsDisinfo as well as an interview in which the interviewee claimed that Kyiv aimed to sabotage peace in Donbas.The government in Kyiv is sabotaging peace in Donbas https://euvsdisinfo.eu/report/government-in-kyiv-is-sabotaging-peaceful-settlement-in-donbas/ EUvsDisinfo References External links Category:2013 establishments in Ukraine Category:2021 disestablishments in Ukraine Category:Defunct television channels in Ukraine Category:Ukrainian-language television stations in Ukraine Category:24-hour television news channels in Ukraine Category:Censorship in Ukraine