February Record for FREEДОМ: 45.7 Million Views and a New App with 250,000 Visits.
FREEДОМ TV Channel Captured Global Attention in February 2026
According to UATV: In February 2026, the FREEДОМ television channel drew significant viewer interest through coverage of Ukraine's and its allies' efforts to end the war, along with updates on the successes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. That month, the channel's content amassed 45.7 million views, with 21.1 million coming from its international broadcasting YouTube channels.
On other distribution platforms, Facebook accounted for 9.5 million views, Telegram for 9.4 million, and TikTok for 5.1 million. The FREEДОМ.Кавказ project generated 600,000 views, while the total view count across digital platforms of the state enterprise 'MPIU' and its partners reached 115.7 million for the month. Since its launch, the channel has accumulated 14.96 billion views in total.
Key Statements and Mobile App Popularity
A statement by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Munich Security Conference drew 490,000 views. The address by Ukraine's new Minister of Defense, Mykhailo Fedorov, attracted 185,000 views, while a visit to Kyiv by Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte captured 500,000 viewers. Notably, content covering operations of Ukraine's Defense Forces and weaponry reached an international audience that accounted for over 90% of its viewership.
Additionally, the free FREEДОМ mobile app gained traction, recording 250,000 visits. The FREEДОМ.КАВКАЗ project, part of the channel's lineup, received 4.6 million views.
Leading cities by views included:
- Moscow
- Tashkent
- Saint Petersburg
- Almaty
- Grozny
- Dushanbe
“Ukrainians chose not surrender, but to defend their country”
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
The surge in FREEДОМ content views highlights a growing appetite for news and material covering the situation in Ukraine, as well as the critical role of international support amid the conflict. The channel's popularity across multiple platforms demonstrates that Ukraine's information strategy is effectively engaging a global audience, which could shape future developments in the region.
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