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Fog of WarSeason 2 | Ep 2 | Ukraine Writes Back: War, Identity & Publishing BiasWhat happens when a country at war begins to reclaim its voice in global culture?In this episode, we sit down with Ukrainian journalist, editor of The Ukrainians, and cultural curator Bohdana Neborak to talk about Ukrainian literature, publishing bias, and the politics of visibility in the English-speaking world.📍 Recorded in Kyiv | Guest: Bohdana NeborakWe discuss: – Why Ukrainian books are still hard to find abroad– The limits of “decolonisation” as a buzzword– How Ukrainian identity is shaped by language, trauma and resistance– What war teaches us about ethics, propaganda, and storytelling– And why focusing on culture may be more powerful than fig
2025-03-3056 minFog of WarSeason 2 | Ep 1 | Truth at the Price of Life: What It Takes to Report from Occupied UkraineIn this episode of Fog of War, investigative journalist with Slidstvo.Info Yanina Korniienko breaks down the dangers, ethics, and evolving role of journalism in Ukraine amid Russia’s full-scale war.From war crimes documentation to self-censorship and international politics, this conversation uncovers the hidden battles journalists face daily.We start with a recent extensive investigation by Slidstvo.Info into journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna disappearance, who was allegedly killed in Russian captivity in September 2024. Yanina provides invaluable insights into what journalists in occupied territories face, how information gets out, and why shifts in U.S. policy could put frontline journalism at...
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Silicon Curtain619. Volodymyr Yermolenko - Why Russia Attacks its Neighbours - Imperial Trauma that Triggers Violence.Volodymyr Yermolenko is President of PEN Ukraine, the writers Union, and
Chief Editor of Ukraine World. He is one of Ukraine’s leading cultural
and intellectual figures, a philosopher, essayist, translator, Doctor of
Political Studies, candidate of philosophical sciences, and senior
lecturer at the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy. It is a great privilege to be in
conversation, especially here in Kyiv.
In this discussion, Yermolenko unpacks the complexities of Ukrainian
identity, the historical context of Russian-Ukrainian relations, and the
ongoing war. He explores themes of assimilation, imperialism, and the
role of language in shaping national identity, while also analyzing how
media na...
2025-02-061h 36Fog of WarIn conversation with Volodymyr Yermolenko: War, Media, and the Battle for Truth | 2025-01-29 | KyivJoin us for a compelling live conversation recorded in Kyiv on January 29th with Volodymyr Yermolenko—president of PEN Ukraine, chief editor of UkraineWorld, and host of Kult:Podcast.
In this discussion, Yermolenko unpacks the complexities of Ukrainian identity, the historical context of Russian-Ukrainian relations, and the ongoing war. He explores themes of assimilation, imperialism, and the role of language in shaping national identity, while also analyzing how media narratives influence public perception.
đź“Ť Recorded at the office of ICAP Yednannia
🎥 Filming & Editing: Vladyslav Mashkin, The Ukrainians Media
📢 Event Logistics & Communications: 9.Department & Veronika Kobzysta
🔍 Key Topics:
âś… The historical roots of Russian-Ukrainia...
2025-02-061h 36Fog of WarIn conversation with Sasha Dovzhyk: Who Speaks for Ukraine? Knowledge, Power, and DecolonisationLviv, a city of resistance, ideas, and stories, was the perfect place for our latest conversation on epistemic injustice, Ukraine’s agency in global knowledge production, and the decolonisation of how Ukraine is understood.
Together with writer, curator, and academic Sasha Dovzhyk, we unpacked the gaps in global knowledge about Ukraine, the ways historical narratives shape (or distort) perceptions, and what it takes to reclaim our voice on our own terms.
📍 Hosted at INDEX: Institute for Documentation and Exchange, the discussion brought together those shaping Ukraine’s intellectual and cultural landscape—and those eager to rethink it.
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In this episode of Fog of War, co-hosts Jonathan Fink and Yaroslava
Bukhta discuss the experience of recording episodes in 2024, and the
lessons learned from our expert guests.
In this episode, we explore:
🔹 The importance of local context in reporting the war in Ukraine.
🔹 Favorite episodes and insights from episodes 1-5 of Th...
2024-12-311h 05
Silicon Curtain578. Valeriia Voshchevska - Starving Putin's War Economy of Income with Strategic Communications ActivismIn this episode of Fog of War, co-hosts Jonathan Fink and Yaroslava
Bukhta sit down with Valeriia Voshchevska, a Ukrainian human rights
activist and digital strategist working with UNITED24.Media and several
other impactful projects. Valeriia, formerly the Global Head of Digital
Engagement at Amnesty International, brings her expertise in
communications and activism to the conversation.
Valeriia shares her work on the intersection of communications,
activism, and environmental movements. She talks about her recent
project with the Ukraine Solidarity Project, which highlighted how
Russian warfare is being funded through a shadow fleet of oil tankers
passing near the EU...
2024-12-281h 12Fog of WarEp. 6 - How Strategic Communications Activism Delivers Results in WartimeIn this episode, co-hosts Jonathan Fink and Yaroslava Bukhta sit down with Valeriia Voshchevska, a Ukrainian human rights activist and digital strategist working with UNITED24.Media and several other impactful projects. Valeriia, formerly the Global Head of Digital Engagement at Amnesty International, brings her expertise in communications and activism to the conversation.
Valeriia shares her work on the intersection of communications, activism, and environmental movements. She talks about her recent project with the Ukraine Solidarity Project, which highlighted how Russian warfare is being funded through a shadow fleet of oil tankers passing near the EU. Valeriia also discusses the...
2024-12-201h 12Fog of WarEp.5 - Returning to the True Georgian Dream: Journalists on Georgia’s Protests and Global SignificanceSince November 28, Georgia has been gripped by protests after the Prime Minister’s controversial decision to suspend EU accession talks. These demonstrations, marked by courage and resilience, have been met with violent crackdowns and systemic attacks on media freedom.
In this episode, we speak with Anna Gvarishvili and Katie Tutberidze, journalists at the heart of Georgia’s protests, as they navigate tear gas, riot police, and political repression to bring the truth to light.
What are the human costs of these protests?
How are journalists risking their lives to document state violence?
Wh...
2024-12-121h 08Fog of WarEp.4 - Documenting the Human Face of the Frontline: Stories of Defenders Through War PhotographyWhat does it take to document the personal side of war? 🎥 This week, we’re joined by Karina Piliuhina, a Ukrainian photographer, producer, and director, who brings us closer to the human stories of the Russian war against Ukraine, in particular those of the Ukrainian defenders.Through her acclaimed project "Units of Victory" for Ukrainer, Karina reveals the inner culture and mythology of Ukrainian military units, capturing the faces and voices of defenders whose stories often go untold.🎧 In this episode:🔹 How Karina connects with soldiers to uncover their stories.🔹 The ethics and challenges of documenting war...
2024-12-0444 minFog of WarEp.3 - War Through a Lens Darkly: A Photographer’s Journey Through the WarWhat does it mean to document war in your homeland?
This week, Yaroslava Bukhta and Jonathan Fink welcome acclaimed Ukrainian photographer Serhii Korovayny, whose work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, and The Guardian. Serhii shares his experience of capturing the complexities of war through his lens, reflecting on the evolution of war photography and journalism during the full-scale invasion.
Key discussions include:
How Ukrainian journalists became war reporters overnight
The impact of Bucha on ethical photography standards
Why nuanced, human stories now take center stage in war reporting
🎧 Joi...
2024-11-271h 13Fog of WarEp2 - Infrastructure of Terror in Russian Media and its Influence on WestHow does Russian propaganda infiltrate global media?
In this episode, Yaroslava Bukhta and Jonathan Fink are joined by digital platform analysts Anastasiia Romaniuk and Olha Snopok to dissect the machinery of Russian disinformation. From the role of Kremlin-controlled media to the nuances of influencing Western audiences, this conversation unpacks the infrastructure of terror underpinning Russian narratives.
Highlights include:
The roots of Russian propaganda and its global reach
Strategies for countering disinformation in the information war
The responsibility of media consumers in detecting manipulation
🎧 Tap play to explore the mechanics of propaganda and the fig...
2024-11-2757 minFog of WarEp1 - Does Emotional Proximity to Conflict Perpetuate Bias in War CoverageHow does emotional proximity shape war reporting?
Join hosts Yaroslava Bukhta and Jonathan Fink as they discuss the ethics of journalism in the fog of war with Johanna Kotisova (University of Amsterdam) and Iryna Matviishyn (Ukrainian journalist).
Together, they unpack the challenges faced by Ukrainian journalists navigating the war in their homeland, including the bias against their emotional proximity to the conflict.
In this episode:
The limits of "traditional objectivity" in war reporting
Why proximity to war can enrich, not hinder, journalistic insight
The evolving standards of global and local war coverage
2024-11-2744 min
Agrifood BriefAgrifood Podcast: Ukraine update, CAP plans, fiery debatesHello and welcome back to the EURACTIV Agrifood Podcast! This week we discuss the very first approvals of the Common Agricultural Policy national strategic plans, and we give you a run down of a particularly fiery debate over pesticides in the European Parliament. We also hear from EURACTIV’s very own Yaroslava Bukhta about what has been happening in Ukrainian agriculture in August, and we welcome Mi Young Kwon of the Korean cultural centre to discuss a special Korean festival for our flavour of the week.
2022-09-0520 minAgrifood BriefAgrifood Podcast: Ukraine’s deputy agri minister, salt marshes, Kalyna berryThis week, we welcome the EURACTIV agrifood team’s newest recruit, Yaroslava Bukhta, to speak about her interview with the Ukrainian deputy-minister of agriculture and his take on the EU’s solidarity lanes proposal. We also hear from Gerardo about his recent adventures in the salt marshes of Cadiz bay national park in Spain, and we learn all about the Ukrainian berry Kalyna, which also holds significant symbolism for the country.
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