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In terms of political and civil liberties, Ukraine ranks second. Citizens of Ukraine enjoy partial freedom. While the majority of citizens in Ukraine are able to exercise their free will to some degree, some political engagement may be restricted and certain sections of the population may be deprived of certain freedoms or expressions of opinion. In terms of economic freedom, companies in Ukraine rank 5th. Citizens in Ukraine are not considered to be free when it comes to their economic decisions. The government prohibits citizens from all economic activities, and some illegal business activities are punishable by imprisonment or even death. Investors should avoid countries that are not economically free as the risks do not justify any possible gain. In terms of journalistic freedom, the media of Ukraine ranks 4th. In Ukraine, journalists face a very serious situation. Censorship dominates all publications and the government controls most of the media. Journalists who express anti-government opinions can be punished with fines, imprisonment or death.