Media and journalists’ organizations have issued 22 statements and proclamations, which were signed by a total of at least three thousand journalists.

In five cities, some media and journalists joined and declared strikes and boycotts of local authorities. In particular, in Lutsk, 54 journalists from 19 media, together with freelancers, said they will no longer be a «platform for PR» for some officials and entire government agencies. In Zaporizhzya, eight web-sites joined forces and announced a strike against censorship. In Ivano-Frankivsk, journalists announced a news boycott to the local authorities and the local police. In Melitopol and Chernivtsi, media came out with white pages as a symbol of strike against the censorship and beatings. In addition, nationwide websites mass placed information banners «No — Censorship No — the dictatorship!».

Infographics by Vadim MISKYI, CHESNO Movement.