Iryna Matviyishyn
@imatv.bsky.social
Independent reporter in Ukraine 🇺🇦| 2024 Vaclav Havel Fellow, RFE/RL. Ex- Kyiv Independent. Words in BBC, NPR and others| EMA in Human Rights and Democratization, Europe.
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The sanctioned Russia-flagged vessel Sv. Nikolay quietly docked at the Algerian port of Anaba near the coal terminal, waiting to be unloaded; Kyiv was able to get the White House to agree not to consider past military aid as part of the minerals deal; and more.
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April 30, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The sanctioned Russia-flagged vessel Sv. Nikolay quietly docked at the Algerian port of Anaba near the coal terminal, waiting to be unloaded; Kyiv was able to get the White House to agree not to consider past military aid as part of the minerals deal; and more.
It was painful to learn that Russians killed Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna in captivity. But what's beyond horrifying is how they did it.
Her body was returned to Ukraine showing signs of torture — and missing some organs, the group of Ukrainian and international reporters investigated.
Her body was returned to Ukraine showing signs of torture — and missing some organs, the group of Ukrainian and international reporters investigated.
April 30, 2025 at 8:35 AM
It was painful to learn that Russians killed Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna in captivity. But what's beyond horrifying is how they did it.
Her body was returned to Ukraine showing signs of torture — and missing some organs, the group of Ukrainian and international reporters investigated.
Her body was returned to Ukraine showing signs of torture — and missing some organs, the group of Ukrainian and international reporters investigated.
The easiest way to end this war would be to pressure Russia to pull its troops out of Ukraine, kick the invader out. But based on their actions, the Trump administration seems to want to end the war on Russia’s terms, ironically setting the stage for World War III.
March 4, 2025 at 12:50 PM
The easiest way to end this war would be to pressure Russia to pull its troops out of Ukraine, kick the invader out. But based on their actions, the Trump administration seems to want to end the war on Russia’s terms, ironically setting the stage for World War III.
My first YouTube video is a reaction to US officials suggesting Zelensky to resign
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Trump Allies Call for Zelensky to Resign | Reaction from Ukraine
YouTube video by Iryna Matviyishyn
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March 4, 2025 at 11:17 AM
My first YouTube video is a reaction to US officials suggesting Zelensky to resign
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By asking Zelensky to resign, it looks like US officials aren't even hiding the fact that they spit on Ukrainians and their votes. Where does this come from? Russia. Putin is still dreaming that he can install his puppet in Ukraine.
March 3, 2025 at 8:45 AM
By asking Zelensky to resign, it looks like US officials aren't even hiding the fact that they spit on Ukrainians and their votes. Where does this come from? Russia. Putin is still dreaming that he can install his puppet in Ukraine.
Fragments of a Russian drone with an explosive device were found near the Moldova border in Romania.
It was safely detonated on-site to protect the local population, the Romanian Ministry of Defense said on March 1.
It was safely detonated on-site to protect the local population, the Romanian Ministry of Defense said on March 1.
March 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Fragments of a Russian drone with an explosive device were found near the Moldova border in Romania.
It was safely detonated on-site to protect the local population, the Romanian Ministry of Defense said on March 1.
It was safely detonated on-site to protect the local population, the Romanian Ministry of Defense said on March 1.
In 2024 alone, Russia seized 3,600 km² of Ukrainian territory. This is more than the size of Rhode Island or Luxembourg + Monaco.
In February, Russia took control of 191 km² of Ukrainian territory — more than the entire territory of Liechtenstein.
In February, Russia took control of 191 km² of Ukrainian territory — more than the entire territory of Liechtenstein.
March 1, 2025 at 1:19 PM
In 2024 alone, Russia seized 3,600 km² of Ukrainian territory. This is more than the size of Rhode Island or Luxembourg + Monaco.
In February, Russia took control of 191 km² of Ukrainian territory — more than the entire territory of Liechtenstein.
In February, Russia took control of 191 km² of Ukrainian territory — more than the entire territory of Liechtenstein.
There’s no better way to support Ukraine now than donating to its defense. My brother has been struggling to close his fundraising for the 1st assault battalion (Da Vinci), and he’d be grateful for each cent. Link below 🌻
March 1, 2025 at 9:46 AM
There’s no better way to support Ukraine now than donating to its defense. My brother has been struggling to close his fundraising for the 1st assault battalion (Da Vinci), and he’d be grateful for each cent. Link below 🌻
Neither Trump nor Putin have learned from history or understood who Ukrainians are. They don’t accept humiliation; they choose dignity and freedom over being used, bullied, enslaved, or living in disgrace. They can’t just give up on what generations have fought for in Ukraine.
February 28, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Neither Trump nor Putin have learned from history or understood who Ukrainians are. They don’t accept humiliation; they choose dignity and freedom over being used, bullied, enslaved, or living in disgrace. They can’t just give up on what generations have fought for in Ukraine.
Russia attacks Kyiv literally every night, and I have a feeling that it even intensified its attacks since Trump synchronized his voice with Putin. Here’s the sound of our air defense and me hiding in the bathroom because it was really loud. I hear the drone from my room.
February 20, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Russia attacks Kyiv literally every night, and I have a feeling that it even intensified its attacks since Trump synchronized his voice with Putin. Here’s the sound of our air defense and me hiding in the bathroom because it was really loud. I hear the drone from my room.
One thing that both Putin and Trump still don’t get about Ukrainians is that the harder you push and bully them, the quicker they’ll come together and stand up to you— and most likely hit back.
February 20, 2025 at 8:40 PM
One thing that both Putin and Trump still don’t get about Ukrainians is that the harder you push and bully them, the quicker they’ll come together and stand up to you— and most likely hit back.
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This week, as we near the 3rd anniversary of Russia's full-scale aggression on 🇺🇦 #Ukraine, we're issuing 3 conversations with as many prominent Ukrainian figures, all illustrated by Ukrainian cartoonist Vladimir Kazanevsky: voxeurop.eu/en/andrey-ku...
Andrey Kurkov: ‘We needed a war to show that Ukraine is different from Russia’
The acclaimed Ukrainian author and essayist talks about his experience as a Soviet-born, Russian-speaking novelist, the difference between Ukrainian and Russian literature and mentality and the countr...
voxeurop.eu
February 13, 2025 at 9:24 AM
This week, as we near the 3rd anniversary of Russia's full-scale aggression on 🇺🇦 #Ukraine, we're issuing 3 conversations with as many prominent Ukrainian figures, all illustrated by Ukrainian cartoonist Vladimir Kazanevsky: voxeurop.eu/en/andrey-ku...
The good thing about Putin’s ideologists and puppets is that they’re not very smart to be subtle, and mostly, openly speak about Russia’s intentions. So, dear Europeans, check what they say, and do the opposite
February 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The good thing about Putin’s ideologists and puppets is that they’re not very smart to be subtle, and mostly, openly speak about Russia’s intentions. So, dear Europeans, check what they say, and do the opposite
Putin has such «a good will », as Trump said, to end the war that he bombed Kyiv with ballistic missiles at 4:30 am again. I woke up to heavy explosions and ran straight to the shelter outside in -10. There are killed and injured, including a 9 y.o. girl. What a step towards a peace deal, indeed
February 12, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Putin has such «a good will », as Trump said, to end the war that he bombed Kyiv with ballistic missiles at 4:30 am again. I woke up to heavy explosions and ran straight to the shelter outside in -10. There are killed and injured, including a 9 y.o. girl. What a step towards a peace deal, indeed
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@joseph-roche.bsky.social and @imatv.bsky.social report on the bittersweet return of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) soldiers—fighters of the Sunni Islamist political organization and militia involved in the Syrian civil war—to Ghouta after the overthrow of Assad. #Syria #Assad #Damascus
In Syria, a Bittersweet Return to a Damascus Suburb - WhoWhatWhy
“I had resigned myself to the idea that I’d never see my family or my city again.”
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February 4, 2025 at 7:09 PM
@joseph-roche.bsky.social and @imatv.bsky.social report on the bittersweet return of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) soldiers—fighters of the Sunni Islamist political organization and militia involved in the Syrian civil war—to Ghouta after the overthrow of Assad. #Syria #Assad #Damascus
When you think Russian opposition media isn't worth your time, but then they produce this, exploiting images of destruction and grief caused by Russia in Ukraine for their own purposes… That’s how low they can go
It’s worth noting that Meduza is at least partially crowdfunded, raising concerns about the ethics of using sensitive images of Ukrainian victims of the Russian invasion to support a Russian media outlet.
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February 1, 2025 at 2:50 PM
When you think Russian opposition media isn't worth your time, but then they produce this, exploiting images of destruction and grief caused by Russia in Ukraine for their own purposes… That’s how low they can go
Notre dernier reportage pour La Vie:
Depuis l’offensive éclair du groupe rebelle Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), en décembre 2024, qui a mis fin à la dictature du clan Assad, la société civile syrienne, étouffée par des décennies d’oppression, tente de refaire surface. www.lavie.fr/actualite/ge...
Depuis l’offensive éclair du groupe rebelle Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), en décembre 2024, qui a mis fin à la dictature du clan Assad, la société civile syrienne, étouffée par des décennies d’oppression, tente de refaire surface. www.lavie.fr/actualite/ge...
En Syrie, les femmes s’inquiètent pour l’avenir de leurs droits
Depuis l’offensive éclair du groupe rebelle Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), en décembre 2024, qui a mis fin à la dictature du clan Assad, la société civile syrienne
www.lavie.fr
January 31, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Notre dernier reportage pour La Vie:
Depuis l’offensive éclair du groupe rebelle Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), en décembre 2024, qui a mis fin à la dictature du clan Assad, la société civile syrienne, étouffée par des décennies d’oppression, tente de refaire surface. www.lavie.fr/actualite/ge...
Depuis l’offensive éclair du groupe rebelle Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), en décembre 2024, qui a mis fin à la dictature du clan Assad, la société civile syrienne, étouffée par des décennies d’oppression, tente de refaire surface. www.lavie.fr/actualite/ge...
My uncle was killed by Russians in Kurakhove. His body is one the way home. Mykhailo was a driver of an armored vehicle, taking soldiers around the battlefield, so his body was half outside, targeted by drones multiple times. Everyone inside survived. RIP, Hero.
January 23, 2025 at 7:41 PM
My uncle was killed by Russians in Kurakhove. His body is one the way home. Mykhailo was a driver of an armored vehicle, taking soldiers around the battlefield, so his body was half outside, targeted by drones multiple times. Everyone inside survived. RIP, Hero.
Our first story from Syria here - with @joseph-roche.bsky.social bylinetimes.com/2025/01/20/s...
‘This Is the Room Where My Sister and Mother Died’: The Heartbreaking Return Home for Syrians After Assad Was Overthrown
A month since al-Assad was forced from power those living in exile are returning home to find nothing left
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January 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Our first story from Syria here - with @joseph-roche.bsky.social bylinetimes.com/2025/01/20/s...
As Russian troops near the city of Pokrovsk, where a beloved Ukrainian composer wrote his most famous song — now known worldwide as "Carol of the Bells" — Ukrainians seek to safeguard his legacy.
Listen to our radio postcard at NPR www.npr.org/2024/12/22/n...
Listen to our radio postcard at NPR www.npr.org/2024/12/22/n...
Russian troops close in on Ukrainian city where classic Christmas carol was born
As Russian troops near the city of Pokrovsk, where a beloved Ukrainian composer wrote his most famous song — now known worldwide as "Carol of the Bells" — Ukrainians seek to safeguard his legacy.
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December 24, 2024 at 11:14 AM
As Russian troops near the city of Pokrovsk, where a beloved Ukrainian composer wrote his most famous song — now known worldwide as "Carol of the Bells" — Ukrainians seek to safeguard his legacy.
Listen to our radio postcard at NPR www.npr.org/2024/12/22/n...
Listen to our radio postcard at NPR www.npr.org/2024/12/22/n...
It’s not a movie; it’s a reality when Russia is your neighbor. These videos were taken by head and employees of Tut.bude cafe in central Kyiv, when Russia attacked with ballistic missiles this morning. Their cafe was damaged but treated emergency workers and neighbors with coffee.
December 20, 2024 at 5:42 PM
It’s not a movie; it’s a reality when Russia is your neighbor. These videos were taken by head and employees of Tut.bude cafe in central Kyiv, when Russia attacked with ballistic missiles this morning. Their cafe was damaged but treated emergency workers and neighbors with coffee.
Last month, I was looking at an apartment for rent right next to the cathedral. I thought ‘at least it would be safe since it's in the city center’. Something told me to keep searching. And today, Russia once again reminded us that nowhere is safe. We are the targets. #Kyiv
December 20, 2024 at 4:24 PM
Last month, I was looking at an apartment for rent right next to the cathedral. I thought ‘at least it would be safe since it's in the city center’. Something told me to keep searching. And today, Russia once again reminded us that nowhere is safe. We are the targets. #Kyiv
This morning, Russia attacked Ukraine with 94 ballistic and cruise missiles and 193 drones (yes, you read it right). Ukraine’s critical infrastructure is damaged again.
5 of Ukraine’s 9 operating nuclear reactor units have reduced power output, the IAEA reported.
5 of Ukraine’s 9 operating nuclear reactor units have reduced power output, the IAEA reported.
December 13, 2024 at 11:44 AM
This morning, Russia attacked Ukraine with 94 ballistic and cruise missiles and 193 drones (yes, you read it right). Ukraine’s critical infrastructure is damaged again.
5 of Ukraine’s 9 operating nuclear reactor units have reduced power output, the IAEA reported.
5 of Ukraine’s 9 operating nuclear reactor units have reduced power output, the IAEA reported.
The last few nights in Kyiv have been so quiet that it's making some of us anxious. Due to the curfew, there's an eerie silence outside—at least in the city center. Usually, you sleep well until you wake up to the air raid siren, or to explosions, and start checking what’s coming— drones or missiles
December 11, 2024 at 10:09 AM
The last few nights in Kyiv have been so quiet that it's making some of us anxious. Due to the curfew, there's an eerie silence outside—at least in the city center. Usually, you sleep well until you wake up to the air raid siren, or to explosions, and start checking what’s coming— drones or missiles
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Former Syrian President Bashar Al Assad ruled ruthlessly for over two decades. With the help of Russian and Iranian forces, he also carried out some of the most vicious acts of the country’s 13-year civil war. We have documented many of these, from chemical attacks to the bombing of hospitals 🧵
December 9, 2024 at 12:06 PM
Former Syrian President Bashar Al Assad ruled ruthlessly for over two decades. With the help of Russian and Iranian forces, he also carried out some of the most vicious acts of the country’s 13-year civil war. We have documented many of these, from chemical attacks to the bombing of hospitals 🧵