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'''112 Ukraine''' ({{lang-uk|112 Україна}}) is a private Ukrainian TV channel, which provides 24-hour news coverage. 112 Ukraine is available on satellites [[Amos (satellite)|AMOS 2/3]], via [[DVB T2|DVB-T2]] network and in packages of all major Ukrainian cable operators. 112 Ukraine is focused on live broadcast.
'''112 Ukraine''' ({{lang-uk|112 Україна}}) is a private Ukrainian TV channel, which provides 24-hour news coverage. 112 Ukraine is available on satellites [[Amos (satellite)|AMOS 2/3]], via [[DVB T2|DVB-T2]] network and in packages of all major Ukrainian cable operators. 112 Ukraine is focused on live broadcast.


It is reportedly affiliated with the [[Russophilia|pro-Russian]] politician and businessman [[Viktor Medvedchuk]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.unian.info/politics/10231749-pro-putin-politician-medvedchuk-gains-control-over-112-ukraine-tv-channel-media.html|title=Pro-Putin politician Medvedchuk gains control over 112 Ukraine TV channel|last=|first=|date=2018-08-21|work=[[Ukrainian Independent Information Agency]]|language=en|access-date=2020-03-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://opinionua.com/en/2019/07/11/112-ukraine-will-broadcast-a-film-about-civil-conflict-the-main-characters-medvedchuk-and-putin/|title=Opinion {{!}} 112 Ukraine will broadcast a film about "civil conflict", the main characters – Medvedchuk and Putin|last=|first=|date=2019-07-11|website=Opinion UA|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-05}}</ref> Since December 2018 the channel is owned by [[People's Deputy of Ukraine|member of parliament]] of the [[Opposition Bloc]], [[Taras Kozak]], who is reportedly an associate of Medvedchuk.<ref name="epravda643588">{{in lang|uk}} [https://www.epravda.com.ua/news/2018/12/14/643588/ Comrade Medvedchuk became the owner of "112 Ukraine" TV channel], [[Ukrayinska Pravda]] (14 December 2018)</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=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/|title=We call on the prevention of the creeping Occupation of the media space by Russia. A statement by former ZIK employees, Mediarukh and NGOs|last=|first=|date=2019-07-05|website=Reanimation Package of Reforms Coalition|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-05}}</ref> It has been accused of airing pro-Russian talking points,<ref>''[https://www.kcl.ac.uk/policy-institute/assets/weaponising-news.pdf Weaponising news: RT, Sputnik and targeted disinformation'', Gordon Ramsay and Sam Robertshaw, [[King's College London]]</ref> such as airing an interview in which the subject claimed that Kyiv aimed to sabotage peace in Donbas.<ref>{{Cite report |url=https://euvsdisinfo.eu/report/government-in-kyiv-is-sabotaging-peaceful-settlement-in-donbas/ |title=The government in Kyiv is sabotaging peace in Donbas |language=en-US}}</ref>
It is reportedly affiliated with the [[Russophilia|pro-Russian]] politician and businessman [[Viktor Medvedchuk]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.unian.info/politics/10231749-pro-putin-politician-medvedchuk-gains-control-over-112-ukraine-tv-channel-media.html|title=Pro-Putin politician Medvedchuk gains control over 112 Ukraine TV channel|last=|first=|date=2018-08-21|work=[[Ukrainian Independent Information Agency]]|language=en|access-date=2020-03-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://opinionua.com/en/2019/07/11/112-ukraine-will-broadcast-a-film-about-civil-conflict-the-main-characters-medvedchuk-and-putin/|title=Opinion {{!}} 112 Ukraine will broadcast a film about "civil conflict", the main characters – Medvedchuk and Putin|last=|first=|date=2019-07-11|website=Opinion UA|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-05}}</ref> Since December 2018 the channel is owned by [[People's Deputy of Ukraine|member of parliament]] of the [[Opposition Bloc]], [[Taras Kozak]], who is reportedly an associate of Medvedchuk.<ref name="epravda643588">{{in lang|uk}} [https://www.epravda.com.ua/news/2018/12/14/643588/ Comrade Medvedchuk became the owner of "112 Ukraine" TV channel], [[Ukrayinska Pravda]] (14 December 2018)</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=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/|title=We call on the prevention of the creeping Occupation of the media space by Russia. A statement by former ZIK employees, Mediarukh and NGOs|last=|first=|date=2019-07-05|website=Reanimation Package of Reforms Coalition|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-05}}</ref> It has been accused of airing pro-Russian talking points,<ref>{{cite report |first1= Gordon |last1=Ramsay| first2=Sam |last2=Robertshaw |author-link= |authors= |date= |title=Weaponising news: RT, Sputnik and targeted disinformation |url=https://www.kcl.ac.uk/policy-institute/research-analysis/weaponising-news |publisher=Policy Institute at [[King's College London]] |date=2019 |page= |docket= |access-date= |quote= }}</ref> such as airing an interview in which the subject claimed that Kyiv aimed to sabotage peace in Donbas.<ref>{{Cite report |url=https://euvsdisinfo.eu/report/government-in-kyiv-is-sabotaging-peaceful-settlement-in-donbas/ |title=The government in Kyiv is sabotaging peace in Donbas |language=en-US}}</ref>


==History of the channel==
==History of the channel==

Revision as of 23:51, 21 August 2020

112 Ukraine
CountryUkraine
Programming
Language(s)Ukrainian, Russian
Ownership
OwnerTaras Kozak[1]
Links
Website112.ua/glavnye-novosti

112 Ukraine (Template:Lang-uk) is a private Ukrainian TV channel, which provides 24-hour news coverage. 112 Ukraine is available on satellites AMOS 2/3, via DVB-T2 network and in packages of all major Ukrainian cable operators. 112 Ukraine is focused on live broadcast.

It is reportedly affiliated with the pro-Russian politician and businessman Viktor Medvedchuk.[2][3] Since December 2018 the channel is owned by member of parliament of the Opposition Bloc, Taras Kozak, who is reportedly an associate of Medvedchuk.[1][4] It has been accused of airing pro-Russian talking points,[5] such as airing an interview in which the subject claimed that Kyiv aimed to sabotage peace in Donbas.[6]

History of the channel

This news channel was launched within 4 months, 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.[7] In August 2014, 112 Ukraine had established its own correspondence bureau in Brussels, Belgium.[8] Within the period of its broadcast, 112 Ukraine has organized live linkups with Crimea, Moscow, Vilnius, Lviv and Malaysia. The same way, the 20-hour TV marathon was held while elections to Verkhovna Rada had place.

In December 2018 member of parliament for Opposition Bloc Taras Kozak acquired the channel and all six TV channels in the "112 Ukraine" group.[1]

Structure and coverage

112 Ukraine covers 75% of the territory of Ukraine. The channel is available in the packages of the largest Ukrainian cable operators, and is also broadcast via DVB-T2 network and AMOS 2/3 satellites. 112 Ukraine owns one satellite license and five regional digital licenses, which are united by the joint venture agreement. The satellite license for 112 Ukraine was issued on 22 August 2013. The companies with digital licenses were merged with companies of 112 Ukraine on 16 August 2014. [9]

Pressure of National Broadcasting Council on 112 Ukraine

Since July 2014 112 Ukraine is under constant pressure of the National Television and Radio Broadcasting (hereinafter - the National Council). National Council is broadcasting regulatory body.

During the first informal meeting with 112 Ukraine representatives Head and Deputies of National Council claimed that “112 Ukraine” owner Andrey Podschypkov is a nominal owner, despite the 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 of 112 Ukraine television network.

Also in 2015, 112 Ukraine received notice from the National Council for remarks by Russian journalist Maksim Shevchenko, who was interviewed in the studio via Skype during the "Shuster LIVE" talk-show.[10]

The president of the European Federation of Journalists stated in February 2015 that the threat of closure targeting 112 Ukraine seemed clearly disproportionate.[11]

References

  1. ^ a b c (in Ukrainian) Comrade Medvedchuk became the owner of "112 Ukraine" TV channel, Ukrayinska Pravda (14 December 2018)
  2. ^ "Pro-Putin politician Medvedchuk gains control over 112 Ukraine TV channel". Ukrainian Independent Information Agency. 2018-08-21. Retrieved 2020-03-05.
  3. ^ "Opinion | 112 Ukraine will broadcast a film about "civil conflict", the main characters – Medvedchuk and Putin". Opinion UA. 2019-07-11. Retrieved 2020-03-05.
  4. ^ "We call on the prevention of the creeping Occupation of the media space by Russia. A statement by former ZIK employees, Mediarukh and NGOs". Reanimation Package of Reforms Coalition. 2019-07-05. Retrieved 2020-03-05.
  5. ^ Ramsay, Gordon; Robertshaw, Sam (2019). Weaponising news: RT, Sputnik and targeted disinformation (Report). Policy Institute at King's College London. {{cite report}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |authors= (help)
  6. ^ The government in Kyiv is sabotaging peace in Donbas (Report).
  7. ^ ""112-Украина". Полный разгул демократии". Mediananny. November 27, 2013.
  8. ^ "Channel "112 Ukraine" opened a news bureau in Brussels". Mediabusiness. August 8, 2014. Archived from the original on June 18, 2015. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
  9. ^ 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.[permanent dead link‍]
  10. ^ "TV council sends warning to 112 Ukraine TV channel for infringements during Shuster Live show". Interfax-Ukraine. February 19, 2015.
  11. ^ "IFJ Backs Ukraine Russian Dialogue to Counter Harassment and Intimidation of Journalists". International Federation of Journalists. February 27, 2015.
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