EP.1: How to cover Russia's war against Ukraine for a decade with Kateryna Malofieieva

When Russia's war against Ukraine hit Kateryna's hometown of Donetsk she was working as a history teacher. Soon after Russia occupied parts of Eastern Ukraine she became a news producer for foreign media outlets reporting from Ukraine. The war against Ukraine has shaped her life ever since. Kateryna discusses the challenges of reporting from the front lines and the toll it takes on her. The conversation explores the differences between local and foreign journalists covering the war and the difficult decision to stay in Ukraine despite the risks. Kateryna shares her anger and sadness about the suffering of the people in her home region. She also talks about losing her mother during the war and the challenges of being a journalist in such a volatile situation. The conversation ends with a reflection on personal strength and the desire to make a difference through reporting.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateryna-malofieieva-5baaa542/

Twitter: https://x.com/katyamalofeyeva

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journalist_kat/

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