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Olga Konsevych, Ukrainian journalist
“It seems as if the past never existed. It's like my life started on February 24th. And now I have to document this nightmare every day. I know that it is our job to inform the world about the situation in Ukraine. But it is not easy. On the worst days, in the key regions, my colleagues were there. I don't know how they will be mentally when the war is over. Even though I'm working from Germany and I'm safe, it's not easy for me. My work is determined by death.«
Valeria Semenyuk, Ukrainian journalist
»While I am safe here, many journalists are in the hotspots of Ukraine. They risk their lives every day to tell the world about the war. In addition, some journalists swapped their microphones for machine guns and became soldiers.«
Kristina Zelenyuk, Ukrainian journalist
»I never thought that Ukrainian journalists would be hunted down by Russian soldiers of the Putin regime. I never thought that Ukrainian journalists would be hunted down by Russian soldiers of the Putin regime. Besides, I never thought that I would one day live abroad.«
Natascha Fiebrig, Ukrainian journalist
»At that time we also drove to the border, sometimes to pick up my family and to report on the refugees from the Ukraine. And then we slept one night in Ubľa, Slovakia, in a Red Cross tent. It was super cold and you just get an idea of what women, children, older people have experienced.«
Angelina Davydova, Russian journalist
»Almost all Russian journalists who have come to Germany have a short-term visa. Many have come here without any plans. Many have left a lot in their home country. Their work, their relatives, their friends and also the feeling that they are doing something important and meaningful. I'm one of those journalists."
Mikhail Zygar, Russian journalist
»I had to leave Russia on the third day of the war. I moved to Germany, still work as a Russian journalist and write for SPIEGEL. All independent media, most YouTube channels are banned. Russian independent media are practically being reborn. This is very important for those who fought hard against the dictatorship and tried
make Russia more democratic. who fought hard against the dictatorship and tried to make Russia more democratic.«
Angelina Davydova, Russian journalist
»First: unbureaucratic legalization. That we can continue to work and live here. Also for the people who don't have a contract or scholarship.«
Natascha Fiebrig, Ukrainian journalist
»I still have the impression that people in Germany do not fully understand that this criminal war by Russia is a breach of civilization. And that people are still trying to find a modus vivendi with Russia, perhaps sacrificing Ukraine in the process. I hope that people in Germany will understand that Ukraine simply cannot defend itself without weapons. I think one thing is now without alternative: Ukraine must win.«
Mikhail Zygar, Russian journalist
»The most important thing for all Russian journalists is: Ukraine's victory. Only Ukraine's victory, only a free, independent Ukraine will enable Russia to have a future of any kind."
Olga Konsevych, Ukrainian journalist
»I have seen many German politicians who have visited Ukraine. Her facial expression, her voice changed when she saw the crimes. German politicians have to be braver now. You must put aside internal negotiations and power struggles. You have to stick together. Not only because of Ukraine, but because of Europe. Because we are not only fighting against Russia. We fight against the chaos and archaism of the Russian world.«
