Editorial Policy of Channel 24
Publishing Principles
The editorial team of Channel 24 creates content in accordance with the legislation of Ukraine and international journalistic standards. The foundation of our work is objective, accurate and prompt coverage of events.
We publish only verified information, relying on trustworthy sources. The editorial team also adheres to the principle of balance of opinions, covering any events from multiple angles. We always seek to obtain a comment, in particular from official bodies, and publish only verified information. That is why every piece goes through several stages of editing before publication.
Our key principles are audience trust, professionalism, responsibility, respect for human rights and an explanatory presentation of information that helps readers form their own conclusions.
Publishing Information
Channel 24 is a Ukrainian multimedia outlet that is part of the TRK "Lux" media holding. The editorial team works in accordance with the principles of independent journalism and ensures transparency of its ownership structure and sources of funding. The main sources of revenue are advertising, special projects and native formats.
All materials on the website are original works. The name of the author or of the editorial team is always indicated in every publication. The use of a pseudonym is possible only in cases where this is necessary for the author's safety. The editorial team's contact information is available on the corresponding page of the website.
Mission, Areas of Coverage, Priorities
The mission of Channel 24 is to inform society about the most important events in Ukraine and the world, and to foster critical thinking.
The editorial team covers socially important events on the topics of politics, the economy, the war, international affairs, social processes, technology and culture.
The priorities of Channel 24 are to deliver verified information promptly, to explain complex topics in accessible language and to provide a complete picture of events through different points of view.
Ethics Policy
The editorial team of Channel 24 adheres to international standards of journalistic ethics. Therefore, we do not publish information that is false or that may cause harm to people or social groups. In its work, the editorial team of Channel 24 is guided by the principles of respect, impartiality and responsibility.
The editorial team does not allow manipulation, hidden advertising without labelling, or the promotion of particular political or business interests. We distinguish between facts and opinions, and we clearly label advertising and partner materials.
Coverage of Diverse Opinions
The editorial team strives to ensure a balance of opinions in every piece. That is why in our publications we present the positions of different parties and do not give preference to particular political, economic or social groups. Moreover, when covering various events, the editorial team does not appeal to gender stereotypes and does not single out the subjects of publications on the basis of religious beliefs or sexual orientation. In cases where it is impossible to obtain comments from all parties, the editorial team notes this in the material.
Corrections and Editing Policy
The editorial team of Channel 24 adheres to the principles of transparency and responsibility when making changes to published materials.
In the event of an update or addition to information, all publications are marked with the corresponding labels: "Updated" or "Supplemented". In the text of the material, the editorial team clearly indicates the fact that changes have been made and, if necessary, clarifies their substance.
Every publication contains not only the time of the original publication, but also separately displays the time of the last update with a corresponding label. This allows readers to see how current the information is and to track changes.
In the case of correcting factual errors, the editorial team promptly makes corrections and states this directly in the material in order to ensure accuracy and trust in the content.
Policy on the Use of Anonymous Sources
The editorial team uses anonymous sources only in exceptional cases, when the information is of public importance and disclosing the identity of the source could pose a risk to them.
In such cases, the editorial team:
- verifies the information with several independent sources;
- assesses the credibility of the source;
- explains the reason for the anonymity to the reader, where possible.
We do not use anonymous sources to spread unverified or evaluative judgements.
Policy on Responding to Constructive Feedback
The editorial team of Channel 24 is open to feedback from readers and to communication.
Users can report errors or inaccuracies, or present their own position, through the available communication channels (email). The editorial team of Channel 24 then reviews such requests and, if they are confirmed, makes the corresponding changes to the materials (which are marked with the appropriate labels, and the time of the information update appears next to the publication time). Readers of Channel 24 can also leave a comment under most publications on the website.
We adhere to the principle that providing an opportunity for feedback is part of our responsibility to the audience and contributes to improving the quality of content.
Fact-Checking Policy
Every piece goes through several stages of verification before publication. In particular, the editorial team of Channel 24:
- verifies information with several sources;
- uses tools for verifying photo and video content;
- works with primary sources and always cites them.
We publish only those materials whose accuracy we are confident in, and we promptly update information when new data emerges.