Press freedom

Putin ordered unhindered access for foreign journalists to Donetsk areas where Ukrainian forces are allegedly trapped, while Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry warned reporters not to trust Russia’s “corridor” offers.

Russia jails Ukrainian activist for 14 years: administrator of “Melitopol is Ukraine” Channel convicted on trumped-up charges in occupied territory show trial.

American journalists left the Pentagon after losing accreditation for refusing new access rules that severely restrict media freedom and independent information gathering.