Ukrainian journalism under fire: media resilience in the fifth year of war
Gio 16 aprile 2026
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Being a journalist in Ukraine is more difficult than ever. Reporters face direct threats to their lives and health on the front lines, as well as severe financial challenges following the termination of USAID support. What do journalists working in a war zone truly need? How can they report from the front lines when they are deliberately targeted by Russian drone operators, and when Ukrainian press officers are increasingly reluctant to accompany journalists due to the extreme risks involved?
With three panelists from Ukraine, this discussion will offer insight into the challenges journalists face in Kyiv, in the regions, and along the front lines—and how they continue to work despite these obstacles. The Lviv Media Forum has conducted research on the economic situation and future prospects of Ukrainian media following the withdrawal of USAID funding. Together with our panelists, we will discuss the need for continued international support for Ukrainian media, as well as explore ideas for strengthening the resilience and long-term economic sustainability of the media sector, particularly at the regional level.
Moderated by Olha Syrotiuk.
Organised in association with Lviv Media Forum in partnership with the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom.
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Mariya Frey
Mariya Frey is member of the managing board of Suspilne Ukraine, the national public broadcasting company of Ukraine, where she is responsible for news and regional content. She joined the Suspilne Ukraine team in 2017 and has been working on reforming regional companies since the very beginning. Prior to that, she covered the Russian-Ukrainian war in Mariupol, engaged in cultural diplomacy, and worked in commercial media. She developed and is implementing a development strategy for Suspilne’s interregional platform, which covers 24 regional television channels. She is the initiator of the all-Ukrainian competition Create with Suspilne, which supports local productions and provides funding for the best ideas in the regions. She has 10 years of experience as a journalist and producer, coach at the international youth independent organisation AIESEC, and project work at the IZOLYATSIA cultural initiatives fund.
Yelyzaveta Kovtun
Yelyzaveta Kovtun is the CEO of Frontliner, where she has worked since February 2022. She graduated from the Kyiv Polytechnic Institute with a degree in Philology. Her main goal is to survive in creative chaos and war.
Olga Myrovych
Olga Myrovych is a Ukraine-based media expert and a non-profit sector consultant. Olga has more than 10-year experience in media development projects. She has worked as the Head of projects at the Centre for Media Excellence at the School of Journalism of the Ukrainian Catholic University (2013-2018), as well as Lviv Media Forum Development Director (2018-2021) and the Head (2021 - present). Olga provides expertise on the Ukrainian media market to multiple international organizations and donor foundations.
Olha Syrotiuk
Olha Syrotiuk coordinates the SAFE/Voices of Ukraine programme at the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom, providing critical support to media workers under threat across Europe and the Eastern Partnership region. With over five years of experience across Ukrainian non-profits and governmental organizations, she specializes in communication strategies and supporting independent journalism. Photo credit: Anastasia Telikova/LMF2025.
Festival Internazionale del Giornalismo
Il Festival Internazionale del Giornalismo di Perugia è un evento annuale che riunisce professionisti dei media, esperti di comunicazione e appassionati di informazione da tutto il mondo. Si svolge nel centro storico di Perugia e offre conferenze, dibattiti, workshop e opportunità di networking sui temi più rilevanti del giornalismo contemporaneo.