Volodymyr Zelensky has banned three pro-Russian television channels, labelling them as a Kremlin “propaganda tool”.

The Presidency supported that the TV channels were linked to a politician close to Russian President Vladimir Putin, namely Taras Kozak, and that they pose a threat to national security. The channels will be suspended for five years.

“Sanctions is a difficult decision. Ukraine strongly supports Freedom of Speech. Not propaganda financed by the aggressor country that undermines Ukraine on its way to EU and Euro-Atlantic integration. Fight for independence is fight in the information war for truth & European values”, - twitted Zelensky.