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Danyil Vakhovskyi of General Cherry described developing new products with brigades for the needs of specific units. Terekh explained why manufacturers can no longer rely on waiting for battlefield feedback: they have to anticipate the enemy’s next move. piped.video/watch?v=EvH1AGEO…
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1/3 The ECHR will hold an oral hearing on 22 September in the case of 10 Ukrainian children whom Russia failed to return after occupying Crimea in 2014. Their profiles later appeared on a Russian adoption website.
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In the new episode of When Everything Matters, Nataliya Gumenyuk speaks with Edwin Bendyk about Ukraine–Poland tensions, historical memory, fear of war, “peace parties,” and the future of Ukrainians in Poland.
Listen: journlab.online/en/everythin…
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This is what Nataliya spoke about at the @UN_HRC event: journalist safety cannot begin after death.
It must mean access to detainees, pressure on states, investigations, evidence, accountability, and concrete action before it is too late.
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Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna died in Russian detention.
Her case was known. Journalists, human rights defenders, and international organizations spoke about her. But this did not secure access, release, or a transparent process.
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The event was supported by Free Press Unlimited and the Permanent Mission of the Netherlands to the UN in Geneva.
For Ukraine, this issue has concrete names: 27 Ukrainian civilian journalists are currently held in Russian captivity. Three have been released.
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In war, journalists often work where perpetrators want crimes to have no witnesses.
On June 19, Nataliya Gumenyuk @ngumenyuk spoke at the UN in Geneva during “The Truth Is Not a Target: Safety of Journalists in Conflict.”
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Kersti Kaljulaid @KerstiKaljulaid on Heraskevych’s “memory helmet,” Narva on Russia’s border, what NATO’s presence in Estonia really means, and how Russia targets Ukraine’s energy system. A sharp, honest conversation about security and responsibility. lifeinwar.com/en/publication…
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In the new episode of When Everything Matters, Nataliya Gumenyuk speaks with Jeffrey Trimble about modern Russia, his experience reporting from the Soviet Union, and how the U.S. sees Ukraine today. journlab.online/en/everythin…
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We, together with @ECPMF, are opening a new call for fellowships for independent media and journalists in Ukraine for 2026. Priority goes to frontline regions, relocated newsrooms, and reporters working in high-risk conditions.
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Thank you for following our work. This newsletter offers a more detailed overview of November–December, as well as a reminder of what has been central to us this year. Read it now and subscribe to our Substack pijlab.substack.com/p/childr…
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You can now read Nataliya Gumenyuk’s @ngumenyuk in-depth conversation with Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa @mariaressa—about the “war on drugs,” the machinery of fear, media persecution, and how disinformation rewires entire societies.
Full text 👉 lifeinwar.com/en/publication…
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New PIJL podcast:
124 journalists killed, 377 jailed in 2025. CPJ’s Jodie Ginsberg @jodieginsberg on how labeling reporters as “security threats” fuels violence — and how coverage of Gaza is starting to shift. 🎧 With Nataliya Gumenyuk @ngumenyuk. journlab.online/en/everythin…
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“Pro-Ukrainian sentiment in Poland is much stronger than anti-Ukrainian,” says sociologist Sławomir Sierakowski — who helped raise €15M for Ukraine. In a talk with @ngumenyuk, he explains why Poland’s future depends on alliance, not divisions. journlab.online/en/everythin…
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Our friends at @AguantaUcrania invite you to join the online discussion “Latin America and Europe in the Face of the Collapse of International Law: Ukraine, Gaza and Everything Else” — Nov 7, 3:30pm CET.
With Oleksandra Matviichuk and leading voices from Latin America & Europe.
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25 years ago, journalist Georgiy Gongadze was murdered. His death became a symbol of the struggle for press freedom in Ukraine.
We produced a documentary “The Murder of Gongadze. 20 Years of Searching for the Truth”, available in English. Watch here piped.video/watch?v=cuj9Qyd2…
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Farewell and memory, democracy as the key to resilience, and responsible reporting on occupation – PIJL news pijlab.substack.com/p/farewe…
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“We don’t want to change Russia. We want to preserve Ukraine.”
Nataliya Gumenyuk @ngumenyuk on trauma reporting, civilian hostages, drone warfare, and why occupation is worse than war.
🎧 Listen piped.video/watch?v=LEI2Nqmd…
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Some survivors of war crimes still don’t know they’re entitled to compensation. Others carry veteran IDs at 20.
In our June newsletter: meetings with investigators, life in a shelled care home, young soldiers, podcasts, and more. open.substack.com/pub/pijlab…
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Two years after Ukrainian writer #VictoriaAmelina was killed in Kramatorsk, we remember her courage and legacy. Listen to our podcast with Héctor Abad Faciolince, who was with her that day — and survived.
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Trump was waiting for protests to justify deploying the military, says Washington Post editor Damir Marusic.
Force was used not just for order, but to intimidate.
His harsh immigration policy is deepening divisions in the U.S. Listen here journlab.online/en/everythin…
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In our new episode, Nataliya Gumenyuk talks to director Josephine Burton about The Reckoning — a documentary play based on testimonies of survivors of Russian war crimes.
How not to fail at documentary theatre, and why actors never saw the real faces.
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3/3 Aida speaks with journalist Angelina Kariakina about war, survival, memory, and justice. From Sarajevo to Ukraine, her message is clear: keep telling the truth, keep collecting evidence, and never stop believing in the power of resilience. journlab.online/en/everythin…
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From mujahideen in 1980s Afghanistan to war-torn Ukraine today, Roy explores what happens when values collapse and norms replace meaning.
🎧 Listen episode here: journlab.online/en/everythin…
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"We're not activists. But we can be active. That's what active journalism is."
At #IJF25, @ngumenyuk, @li_non & trauma expert Gavin Rees talked about justice as a process — and journalism that helps reclaim memory, voice, and meaning.
🎥 Watch the panel piped.video/watch?v=fnxZCG8L…
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@MarieMendras also draws parallels between Putin and Trump — their authoritarian instincts, obsessions, and what it might take to stop them.
Listen to the full conversation here 🎧 journlab.online/en/everythin…
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In conversation with journalist @ngumenyuk, @camposmello talks about:
– Brazil’s geopolitical ambitions
– Lula, Bolsonaro & Trump
– Latin America’s view of the military
– and what she saw on the front lines in Ukraine
Listen here: journlab.online/en/everythin…
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Our journalist Angelina Kariakina spoke with Ttcat about China’s propaganda in Taiwan, how Taiwanese people see China today, and what helped Taiwan achieve its tech breakthrough. journlab.online/en/everythin…
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How can digital tools strengthen democracy instead of dividing society? In a podcast with Nataliya Gumenyuk & Angelina Karyakina, Audrey Tang shares #Taiwan’s experience in fighting disinformation and building transparency. Listen here: journlab.online/en/everythin…
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Nataliya Gumenyuk @ngumenyuk on CNN on why a bad deal is worse than no deal, how Ukraine sees US-Russia talks, and why Western leaders should be careful not to fall into the Kremlin's trap.
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"Guarantees may be discussed, not compromises."
@ngumenyuk on CNN: The mixed signals from the U.S. don’t change the core reality. Ukraine knows its goal, and so does Russia. If agreeing with Putin is the only plan, why have a mediator at all? piped.video/00w0p3M1ShE
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"The closer you are to the front, the clearer it gets: talks are just headlines."
@ngumenyuk on @CNN explains why Ukrainians don’t believe in deals without guarantees. A pause only lets Russia rearm — it’s not peace, just prep for the next attack.
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Oleksiy Radynski's film at Berlinale and global practices of memorialization — PIJL news open.substack.com/pub/pijlab…
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In conversation with Nataliya Gumenyuk, Ramos explains why nearly half of Hispanic voters backed Trump, how his actions could push Latin America toward China & Russia, and whether he really wants control of the Panama Canal. Listen here: journlab.online/en/everythin…
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3/3 In conversation with Natalia Gumenyuk @ngumenyuk, Anderson discusses Syria’s horrors, Latin America’s frustration with the U.S., convincing its leaders to back Ukraine & Argentina’s eccentric president, Javier Milei. More here: journlab.online/en/everythin…
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"The Stakes of the War: What Can History Tell Us?" starts today at 11:00 Kyiv time in Davos.
Moderated by Nataliya Gumenyuk, speakers include Timothy Snyder (Yale), Yaroslav Hrytsak (UCU), Gideon Rachman (FT), Walter Mead (WSJ).
Watch live on YouTube: piped.video/watch?v=5H53SQMc…
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The discussion "A World War Ukraine Must Win" starts at 4 PM Kyiv time in Davos.
Moderator: Nataliya Gumenyuk @ngumenyuk.
Speakers: Timothy Snyder @TimothyDSnyder, Kenneth Choi, Phillips O’Brien, and Oz Katerji.
Watch live: piped.video/watch?v=TC8_1V2s…
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3/3 Could Trump leave the war to Europe after striking a temporary deal? Krastev warns this could harm Ukraine and Europe alike. Hear more in our podcast “When Everything Matters”: journlab.online/en/everythin…
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"We are witnessing the breakdown of the international order." Former Latin American foreign ministers strongly condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine as a violation of territorial integrity & international law. This is the strongest statement yet from the region. More below.
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How can we preserve the memory of war crimes and human rights violations while empowering societies? Experts from Ukraine, Chile, South Africa, and beyond shared their insights. Watch the full workshop here: piped.video/XjdaB4USSvQ
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How can societies remember war crimes and human rights violations while empowering communities? Join us on Jan 14 for an online workshop featuring experts from Ukraine, Chile, South Africa, and beyond.
🔗 Details & registration: journlab.online/en/post/how-…
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1/3 The world premiere of Special Operation, a documentary by Oleksiy Radynski, will take place at the Berlin Film Festival's Forum Expanded program. It tells the story of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone during the Russian occupation, using footage captured by surveillance cameras.
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Thank you for your attention and engagement this year. We look forward to even more effective collaboration and mutual support in the coming year. This is our third newsletter, summarizing December while also reflecting on the key milestones of 2024. open.substack.com/pub/pijlab…
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4/4 Journalist Nataliya Gumenyuk @ngumenyuk talks with Foer @FranklinFoer on Biden, Trump’s circle, and tech’s power plays. Listen here: journlab.online/en/everythin…
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Today, we release Access to Information (piped.video/watch?v=nuDQ_3lH…), a documentary by The Reckoning Project. It tells the harrowing stories of journalists imprisoned under Russian occupation, including Oleh Baturyn from Kakhovka and Angela Slobodyan from Kherson.
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Tonight, our CEO, Nataliya Gumenyuk @ngumenyuk, received the 2024 Press Freedom Award by @RSF_inter in the “Impact” category. She was recognized for documenting war crimes with The Reckoning Project, preserving evidence for justice.
📷: Samuel Corum
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Reporters Without Borders Award, a letter to North Korean soldiers – PIJL News open.substack.com/pub/pijlab…
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4/4 In a podcast with Natalia Gumenyuk @ngumenyuk, he discusses apartheid, Soviet nostalgia in Africa, Russian propaganda, Ukraine’s messaging to the Global South, and South Africa’s take on Elon Musk.
🎧 Listen here: journlab.online/en/everythin…
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5/ In the previous episode, Nataliya spoke with journalist Christian Caryl about Trump’s risks, and how Harris might approach Ukraine. They also discussed why Harris connects more than Clinton did and the challenges each candidate faces. Listen below! piped.video/JVoPFOGQ0AQ
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4/ Host Angelina Kariakina talks with Gumenyuk about the charged atmosphere in the US, the striking absence of excitement in Washington and NYC, and the contrasting styles and messaging of both candidates. Tune in to the latest episode: journlab.online/en/everythin…
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