"In 2021, when Olga Rudenko and other journalists launched the Kyiv Independent, they were committed to making a publication that wouldn't face political pressure from an owner. A few months later, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and the Independent began reporting breaking news from the front lines."
"David Remnick talks with Rudenko about the challenges of reporting in wartime; President Volodymyr Zelensky's pushback on independent journalism; how Iran and Russia have been providing military aid to each other."
"Ukraine cannot accept the peace deal with Russia that Donald Trump is insisting that it take, highlighting the complexities of the ongoing conflict and the stakes involved."
The Kyiv Independent, founded by Olga Rudenko and others in 2021, aimed to deliver unbiased news free from political influence. Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the outlet reported on frontline events and investigated the Ukrainian government. Challenges included President Zelensky's resistance to independent journalism and the military support between Iran and Russia. The outlet also addressed the implications of peace negotiations with Russia, particularly in light of Donald Trump's stance on the matter.
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