Ukrainian journalism in the war: Whom can one believe?
by Kira Kirschbach, translation Michelle TrimbornDubious information during the war undermine trust in Ukrainian media as much as the Russian propaganda.
Ukrainian journalism in the war: Whom can one believe? ( Mstyslav Chernov, A Russia-backed rebel armored fighting vehicles convoy near Donetsk, Eastern Ukraine, May 30, 2015, Assemly ECPMF, CC BY-SA 4.0 )
The Ukraine is undergoing hard times. The Ukrainian government displays corruption, helplessness and the inability to implement reforms. But there are bigger problems, like the ongoing armed conflict in the East of the country. This violent conflict is a serious challenge for press freedom in Ukraine – and…