For three years, Ukrainian journalists have been operating under extreme conditions: covering the Russian invasion, facing targeted attacks, and struggling with financial uncertainty. Since the beginning of the full-scale war, 13 journalists have been killed, 47 wounded, and 18 Ukrainian journalists remain imprisoned in Russia (Reporters without Borders/Institute of Mass Information). Despite these immense challenges, independent media in Ukraine continue to report, countering disinformation and ensuring that the voices of millions—both within Ukraine and abroad—are heard.
Award-winning journalists Katerina Sergatskova and Roman Stepanovych, co-founders of Zaborona Media and the 2402 Foundation, will share their firsthand experiences.