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"Three years into Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine, Ukrainian journalists are
facing enormously difficult challenges to continue their work.
Since Russia’s invasion in 2022, 40% of Ukrainian media outlets have been
forced to close down, mostly due to the Russian occupation or financial
difficulties caused by the war. Many of these are in Russian-occupied eastern
Ukraine.
Ukrainian journalists and media outlets have also become targets. More than 100
media workers have been killed since the full-scale war began.
Some, like 28-year-old journalist Viktoriya Roshchyna, were captured by Russian
forces and died in brutal conditions in captivity. More than 30 media workers
are still in Russian captivity.
Others were killed by Russian missile and drone attacks, like Tetiana Kulyk,
who died alongside her husband, a surgeon, after her home was hit by a drone in
late February.
For those journalists that remain, fatigue is a major issue. Many are
emotionally exhausted. Some cannot cope and leave their jobs. The National
Union of Journalists of Ukraine (NUJU) helps with seminars and psychological
support.
Despite the dangers, local media remains in high demand near the front lines of
the war. These outlets have lost so much – advertising, subscribers and staff –
but their journalists still have the passion and determination to continue
their work documenting history."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
