Media Movement warns President Zelenskyi’s team: society is not just your friends and followers

The “Media for a Conscious Choice” Media Movement warns President Volodymyr Zelenskyi’s team against provocations directed against mass media. “We do not need journalists as mediators to communicate with voters” is a short-sighted position that demonstrates incomprehension by the head of state’s associates of the role and functions of the media in society. The new government’s willingness to spread misinformation is a worrying red flag that requires journalists not to forget about scrutiny of statements and tight control of politicians’ actions. Media Movement warns President Zelenskyi’s team: society is not just your friends and followers.