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Ukraine climbs to 55th Press Freedom rank, EU demands reforms.

5/1/2026

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Ukraine rose to 55th in the 2026 Press Freedom Index, a positive shift.
RWB ranked Ukraine 55th and Moldova 31st in its 2026 press-freedom rankings.
The EU urged Kyiv to dismantle the state-run TV Marathon and create a media regulator.
Ukraine remains in the “problematic” category, facing accusations of targeting opposition outlets and journalist killings.
Ukraine secured the vessel’s departure after Israel allowed the ship from occupied territories to unload.

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Story summary

Ukraine rose to 55th in the 2026 Press Freedom Index, a positive shift.
RWB ranked Ukraine 55th and Moldova 31st in its 2026 press-freedom rankings.
The EU urged Kyiv to dismantle the state-run TV Marathon and create a media regulator.
Ukraine remains in the “problematic” category, facing accusations of targeting opposition outlets and journalist killings.
Ukraine secured the vessel’s departure after Israel allowed the ship from occupied territories to unload.