Ukrainian media show the world the true scope of Russia’s brutal invasion and occupation of their country. As Russia moves to wipe Ukraine from the map, survival of the free press is at stake. With Kremlin forces moving into Ukraine’s cities early in 2022, and bombing infrastructure including the electric grid, broadcast media including international news organizations like Voice of America faced substantial challenges staying on the air and reaching their audiences with news and information. Exposed directly to the dangers of war, Ukrainian media is bravely and effectively covering all aspects of Russian aggression and communicating the stakes of the conflict to Ukrainians and an international audience. Clear, credible reporting from the Ukrainian media and international journalists is helping to combat Russian disinformation, moving to disarm one element of Moscow’s hybrid war machine, its propaganda aimed at Ukrainians and the West. These efforts began eight years ago as Russia launched its aggression against Ukraine in Crimea and the Donbas in 2014.

As we approach the one year mark of Russia’s February 24, 2022 full-scale invasion, the Atlantic Council and VOA gather a panel to reflect on the essential role of Ukrainian media during the war. How have Ukrainian journalists and international reporters based in Ukraine helped shape the media coverage of Russia’s war? What support do they need to continue their important work?

Voice of America and the Atlantic Council invite you to a virtual discussion: 

War Stories: How Ukraine's Media are Confronting Russia's Aggression

Tuesday, February 21, 9 a.m. ET

Panel:

• Michael Bociurkiw, Nonresident Senior Fellow, Eurasia Center, Atlantic Council
• Sevgil Musaieva, Chief Editor, Ukrainska Pravda
• Ruslan Petrychka, Chief of the Ukrainian Service, Voice of America
• Olga Rudenko, Editor-in-Chief, Kyiv Independent

Moderator:

• Peter Dickinson, Editor, UkraineAlert, Eurasia Center, Atlantic Council