

“The Fight Against Evil”: Three Reporters in Ukraine
Mar 23, 2022
Katerina Sergatskova, editor-in-chief at Zaborona Media; Vladislav Davidzon, founder of the Odessa Review; and Maria Avdeeva, a security analyst in Kharkiv, share their gripping experiences as unintended war correspondents in Ukraine. They discuss the profound emotional shifts brought on by the conflict, the harrowing realities of life under constant danger, and the resilience of ordinary Ukrainians fighting to defend their nation. The conversation reveals deep insights into the impact of war on identity and the importance of truthful reporting amid chaos.
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Maria's Location and Kharkiv's Situation
- Maria Avdeeva is in Kharkiv, where she has water and internet, but shelling is constant.
- Many others hide in basements or the metro.
Katerina's Journey
- Katerina Sergatskova fled Kyiv with her children to Lviv, but left for Europe after Lviv was shelled.
- She plans to return to Ukraine to report.
Vladislav's Work and Family
- Vladislav Davidzon helped his wife's family flee Odessa and is working on a film with Sean Penn.
- His father-in-law refuses to leave Odessa.