United States International Programming to Ukraine and Neighboring Regions
L. 113–96 (text) (PDF)) is a law that authorizes the federal government to spend $10 million on programming for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and the Voice of America to be broadcast into Ukraine.[17] During this time, the question of secession was put to a referendum, which resulted in a 96% affirmative vote[18] but has been condemned by the EU, US, and the interim Ukraine government as unconstitutional and thus illegal.[19][18] Despite international opposition, on March 17 the Crimean parliament declared independence from Ukraine and asked to join the Russian Federation.[30] The bill would direct Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), Incorporated, and the Voice of America (VOA) service to Ukraine and neighboring regions to: (1) provide accurate and accessible news and information; (2) emphasize investigative and analytical journalism to highlight misinformation provided by Russian or pro-Russian media outlets; (3) prioritize programming to target populations and areas where access to uncensored information is limited, especially populations serviced by Russian supported media outlets; (4) increase the number of reporters and organizational presence in eastern Ukraine, especially in Crimea; (5) promote democratic processes, human rights, freedom of the press, and territorial sovereignty; (6) increase programming and content services to Russia; (7) partner with private sector broadcasters and affiliates to increase distribution; (8) expand the use and audience of mobile news and multimedia platforms, including through Internet-based social networking platforms; and (9) provide programming content 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to target populations, including specified programming in Ukrainian, Russian, and Tatar languages.[30] The United States International Programming to Ukraine and Neighboring Regions was introduced on March 27, 2014, by Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY).[31] Representative Ed Royce argued in favor of funding increased broadcasts by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and the Voice of America because "Moscow is using propaganda to sow confusion and fear in the Ukraine right now.
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