Explaining Ukraine Ukrainian Media During the War – with Ola Myrovych
May 30, 2025
Olga Myrovych, CEO of the Lviv Media Forum, shares her insights on the state of Ukrainian media during wartime. She discusses the struggles for freedom of speech and the critical role of journalists amidst conflict. The conversation highlights the increasing reliance on media for accurate information and explores the challenges of safety, censorship, and digital communication, especially on platforms like Telegram. Myrovych emphasizes the resilience of Ukrainian journalists and the importance of accountability in navigating the complexities of media in times of crisis.
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Journalism's War-Time Importance
- Journalists became crucial during war as people needed timely information like bread for survival.
- The role of journalists and media was deeply reconsidered in Ukraine's war context.
TV Marathon's Diminishing Role
- The TV marathon initially unified Ukrainian news consumption but lost influence as social media grew.
- The broadcast should evolve or funds redirect to broader media support post-USAID withdrawal.
Freedom of Speech Under War
- Ukraine's journalists remain free to work with strong investigative reporting despite wartime martial law.
- The wartime media environment is sensitive about freedoms but institutions and civil society stay influential.