What 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 fighting lies

In 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 risk.

Join 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.

Lviv, 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.

In 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.

Since 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?

Why is Georgia’s fight for democracy important for the world, and when are comparisons with Ukraine’s Euromaidan helpful—or misleading?

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What 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.
🔹 Why preserving these histories matters for future generations, and for Ukrainians themselves.
Her work doesn’t just document — it keeps history alive for those who follow.

What 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:

🎧 Join us for an intimate look at war through the eyes of a photographer committed to truth and empathy.

How 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:

🎧 Tap play to explore the mechanics of propaganda and the fight for truth in the digital age.

How 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:

🎧 Dive in to explore how emotional depth and context redefine journalism in wartime.