Mon Apr 21 10:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Fox News Faces Backlash After Allegedly Labeling Kyiv as Russian Territory

**Kyiv, Ukraine** – A Fox TV station is facing intense criticism after allegedly labeling Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, as Russian territory during an Easter broadcast. The incident, which reportedly lasted for 20 minutes, prompted immediate outrage from Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry.

Spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi demanded an apology and a full investigation into the matter, stating that if the mislabeling was an error, a thorough examination of the incident is necessary. The ministry’s statement highlights the sensitivity surrounding the ongoing conflict and Russia’s attempts to portray Ukrainian territory as its own.

Moscow has repeatedly claimed sovereignty over annexed Ukrainian regions, including Crimea, which was seized in 2014, and four other regions – Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia – following the 2022 invasion. These claims are not internationally recognized. Even Russian state media continues to refer to Ukrainian territories using Russian designations.

The incident occurred during an Easter broadcast, a significant religious holiday for Orthodox Christians. Many Ukrainians have increasingly distanced themselves from Moscow-aligned religious celebrations in the wake of the war and Patriarch Kirill’s support for the invasion.

This controversy arises amidst a declared 30-hour Easter truce by Russia, an announcement that was met with skepticism from Kyiv and Western analysts alike. Reports indicate that fighting continued despite the truce, with both sides accusing the other of violations. President Zelensky stated that Russia was attempting to create the impression of a ceasefire while continuing attacks in certain areas.

Newsweek has contacted Fox Television Stations for comment. The ongoing investigation will determine whether the incident was a simple mistake or a deliberate act of misinformation. The incident underscores the ongoing information war surrounding the conflict in Ukraine.

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