Press Freedom Concerns Rise in Ukraine under Zelensky

Press freedom in Ukraine is under threat as journalists face increasing restrictions and pressure from the government under President Volodymyr Zelensky, going beyond wartime security needs. The New York Times reports concerns over curtailed press freedom, with instances of blacklisting opposition figures in media coverage and merging diverse news outlets into a state-controlled channel. In Pakistan, a wave of violence against journalists has sparked alarm, with four journalists killed in May, highlighting the deteriorating press freedom situation and the need for enhanced protections and a conducive environment for media freedom.