Weekly Digest: Kyiv Post Closure, Anti-Oligarch Law in Ukraine

Welcome to The Fix’s weekly news digest! Every week, we bring you important news stories from the world of media – and try to put them in a wider context.

This week, we have two detailed stories on the recent media shakeup in Ukraine and a roundup of other noteworthy media news.

The closure appears to be a continuation of the conflict between the publisher and the editorial team, particularly over the plans to launch a Ukrainian-language outlet under the paper’s brand. Analysts also say the move might be the owner’s attempt to avoid angering the authorities – whom Kivan’s construction business depends on – over Kyiv Post’s coverage.