Ontario's TVO publicly withdraws funding and airing of documentary "Russians at War" amid criticism from Ukrainian community and safety concerns.

Ontario's public broadcaster, TVO, has faced criticism for funding the documentary "Russians at War" but later deciding not to air it amid backlash from the Ukrainian community and safety concerns. Initially defended as "anti-war," the film was pulled from the Toronto International Film Festival due to alleged threats. Media experts warn this raises issues of political interference and undermines media independence, prompting TVO to review its funding processes.

September 13, 2024
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