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While many journalists fled Russia after the invasion of Ukraine almost four years ago, some journalism students stayed. This is their story: learning the craft of reporting in a system designed to silence it, and facing a future where their chosen profession is all but outlawed.
What's it like to study journalism in Russia during wartime censorship?
Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine led to severe suppression of free speech, forcing many journalists to leave the country.
thefix.media
January 30, 2026 at 5:13 PM
While many journalists fled Russia after the invasion of Ukraine almost four years ago, some journalism students stayed. This is their story: learning the craft of reporting in a system designed to silence it, and facing a future where their chosen profession is all but outlawed.
How do you build a media outlet for an entire continent? Since November 2022, The European Correspondent has been creating a pan-European news model from scratch. What began as a volunteer project now has 70,000 newsletter subscribers and €2.16 million in funding. Here's their journey:
January 30, 2026 at 2:55 PM
How do you build a media outlet for an entire continent? Since November 2022, The European Correspondent has been creating a pan-European news model from scratch. What began as a volunteer project now has 70,000 newsletter subscribers and €2.16 million in funding. Here's their journey:
How can independent media attract investment during war? The partnership between Dutch impact fund Pluralis & Ukrainian news agency Ukrayinska Pravda offers a model. It injects essential capital into a stressed media ecosystem, showing a sustainable way to support press freedom in tough environments
Pluralis invests in Ukraine’s leading publisher Ukrayinska Pravda
The funds will help the outlet launch and market its first-ever paywall.
thefix.media
January 29, 2026 at 4:52 PM
How can independent media attract investment during war? The partnership between Dutch impact fund Pluralis & Ukrainian news agency Ukrayinska Pravda offers a model. It injects essential capital into a stressed media ecosystem, showing a sustainable way to support press freedom in tough environments
Are your newsroom's assumptions getting in the way of audience growth? The solution might be "product thinking".
In our new FixEd podcast episode, Orsolya Seregely speaks to Fabienne Meijer, a product thinking expert from @occrp.org, about how this mindset is becoming essential for sustainability.
In our new FixEd podcast episode, Orsolya Seregely speaks to Fabienne Meijer, a product thinking expert from @occrp.org, about how this mindset is becoming essential for sustainability.
January 29, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Are your newsroom's assumptions getting in the way of audience growth? The solution might be "product thinking".
In our new FixEd podcast episode, Orsolya Seregely speaks to Fabienne Meijer, a product thinking expert from @occrp.org, about how this mindset is becoming essential for sustainability.
In our new FixEd podcast episode, Orsolya Seregely speaks to Fabienne Meijer, a product thinking expert from @occrp.org, about how this mindset is becoming essential for sustainability.
While many Russian journalists fled after the 2022 invasion, a new generation of journalism students stayed. What is it like to study reporting in a country with extreme wartime censorship? @verosnoj.bsky.social looks inside the difficult choices facing Russia's future journalists.
What's it like to study journalism in Russia during wartime censorship?
Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine led to severe suppression of free speech, forcing many journalists to leave the country.
thefix.media
January 28, 2026 at 4:27 PM
While many Russian journalists fled after the 2022 invasion, a new generation of journalism students stayed. What is it like to study reporting in a country with extreme wartime censorship? @verosnoj.bsky.social looks inside the difficult choices facing Russia's future journalists.
Our colleagues at WAN-IFRA have published their annual trends report. The full study is available to the association’s members, and there’s a public summary.
World Press Trends Outlook: Rising ‘three-pillar’ revenue model fuels industry optimism
The structural decline of news media’s traditional business model – advertising and circulation revenue – has hovered like a dark cloud over publishing strategies for 20-plus years. But the continued ...
wan-ifra.org
January 28, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Our colleagues at WAN-IFRA have published their annual trends report. The full study is available to the association’s members, and there’s a public summary.
Netherlands-based impact investment fund Pluralis announced its first Ukrainian investment – a welcome bright spot as its media sector grapples with the economic fallout of Russia’s war. The funds will help Ukrayinska Pravda, one of Ukraine’s leading publishers, launch and market its first paywall.
Pluralis invests in Ukraine’s leading publisher Ukrayinska Pravda
The funds will help the outlet launch and market its first-ever paywall.
thefix.media
January 27, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Netherlands-based impact investment fund Pluralis announced its first Ukrainian investment – a welcome bright spot as its media sector grapples with the economic fallout of Russia’s war. The funds will help Ukrayinska Pravda, one of Ukraine’s leading publishers, launch and market its first paywall.
As @kyivindependent.com grew from a startup into Ukraine's leading English-language voice, the demands and pace increased significantly. In this episode, CEO Daryna Shevchenko discusses how pressure can affect performance and attitude.
🎧 Listen to the full episode now 👉 thefix.media/2026/01/22/f...
🎧 Listen to the full episode now 👉 thefix.media/2026/01/22/f...
January 27, 2026 at 10:57 AM
As @kyivindependent.com grew from a startup into Ukraine's leading English-language voice, the demands and pace increased significantly. In this episode, CEO Daryna Shevchenko discusses how pressure can affect performance and attitude.
🎧 Listen to the full episode now 👉 thefix.media/2026/01/22/f...
🎧 Listen to the full episode now 👉 thefix.media/2026/01/22/f...
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine led to severe suppression of free speech, forcing many journalists to leave the country. What is it like for Russian journalism students who stayed to navigate such turmoil during their studies? @verosnoj.bsky.social explains.
What's it like to study journalism in Russia during wartime censorship?
Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine led to severe suppression of free speech, forcing many journalists to leave the country.
thefix.media
January 26, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine led to severe suppression of free speech, forcing many journalists to leave the country. What is it like for Russian journalism students who stayed to navigate such turmoil during their studies? @verosnoj.bsky.social explains.
An Italian newspaper used AI to create a memorial for COVID victims that evolved into a community treasure. L’Eco di Bergamo has digitised 320,000+ obituaries dating back to the 1950s, creating an unprecedented historical archive. Here’s their remarkable story in a 🧵:
January 23, 2026 at 12:07 PM
An Italian newspaper used AI to create a memorial for COVID victims that evolved into a community treasure. L’Eco di Bergamo has digitised 320,000+ obituaries dating back to the 1950s, creating an unprecedented historical archive. Here’s their remarkable story in a 🧵:
Hiring, managing, and firing are the hardest parts of leadership.
Now imagine doing it while running a newsroom during a full-scale war.
Daryna Shevchenko, CEO of @kyivindependent.com, shares her invaluable lessons on talent management under extreme pressure in our latest FixEd podcast episode 👇
Now imagine doing it while running a newsroom during a full-scale war.
Daryna Shevchenko, CEO of @kyivindependent.com, shares her invaluable lessons on talent management under extreme pressure in our latest FixEd podcast episode 👇
pod.link
January 22, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Hiring, managing, and firing are the hardest parts of leadership.
Now imagine doing it while running a newsroom during a full-scale war.
Daryna Shevchenko, CEO of @kyivindependent.com, shares her invaluable lessons on talent management under extreme pressure in our latest FixEd podcast episode 👇
Now imagine doing it while running a newsroom during a full-scale war.
Daryna Shevchenko, CEO of @kyivindependent.com, shares her invaluable lessons on talent management under extreme pressure in our latest FixEd podcast episode 👇
Over the past decade, a wave of English-language media outlets has reshaped how CEE is covered internationally — from Visegrad Insight to Telex and Direkt36.
We explore this growing transregional media ecosystem and how Hungarian outlets are increasingly addressing global audiences directly 👇
We explore this growing transregional media ecosystem and how Hungarian outlets are increasingly addressing global audiences directly 👇
Hungary in English. How Hungarian media is trying to reach international readers
As Hungary makes news across Europe, more major publishers are also broadcasting in English.
thefix.media
January 22, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Over the past decade, a wave of English-language media outlets has reshaped how CEE is covered internationally — from Visegrad Insight to Telex and Direkt36.
We explore this growing transregional media ecosystem and how Hungarian outlets are increasingly addressing global audiences directly 👇
We explore this growing transregional media ecosystem and how Hungarian outlets are increasingly addressing global audiences directly 👇
Ever wondered why Wikipedia's donation banners are so long?
In this FixEd episode, Wikimedia's Fundraising Director Sheetal Puri reveals that their data consistently shows that longer, heartfelt messages outperform short, simple ones.
More about their fundraising approach👉 pod.link/1834171300?r...
In this FixEd episode, Wikimedia's Fundraising Director Sheetal Puri reveals that their data consistently shows that longer, heartfelt messages outperform short, simple ones.
More about their fundraising approach👉 pod.link/1834171300?r...
January 21, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Ever wondered why Wikipedia's donation banners are so long?
In this FixEd episode, Wikimedia's Fundraising Director Sheetal Puri reveals that their data consistently shows that longer, heartfelt messages outperform short, simple ones.
More about their fundraising approach👉 pod.link/1834171300?r...
In this FixEd episode, Wikimedia's Fundraising Director Sheetal Puri reveals that their data consistently shows that longer, heartfelt messages outperform short, simple ones.
More about their fundraising approach👉 pod.link/1834171300?r...
Exiled Venezuelan journalists in Spain, Dariela Sosa and @adistasiob.bsky.social , pin hopes on the US operation to restore press freedom back home. While waiting, they’re pioneering creative workarounds to bypass censorship and keep independent reporting alive.
Venezuelan journalists exiled in Spain are torn between hope and fear for the future
Venezuelan journalists exiled in Spain hope that the American operation in Venezuela will restore freedom of the press.
thefix.media
January 21, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Exiled Venezuelan journalists in Spain, Dariela Sosa and @adistasiob.bsky.social , pin hopes on the US operation to restore press freedom back home. While waiting, they’re pioneering creative workarounds to bypass censorship and keep independent reporting alive.
As Hungary makes news across Europe, more major publishers are also broadcasting in English. The Fix’s Alessandro Pilo spoke with @telexhu.bsky.social, @direkt36.bsky.social, @atlatszo.hu, and Lakmusz.
Hungary in English. How Hungarian media is trying to reach international readers
As Hungary makes news across Europe, more major publishers are also broadcasting in English.
thefix.media
January 20, 2026 at 2:26 PM
As Hungary makes news across Europe, more major publishers are also broadcasting in English. The Fix’s Alessandro Pilo spoke with @telexhu.bsky.social, @direkt36.bsky.social, @atlatszo.hu, and Lakmusz.
Russia’s February 2022 all-out invasion of Ukraine has only strengthened the censorship already endorsed in the country, becoming one of the main reasons why many Russians, and journalists in particular, were forced to leave to be able to report independently on the war and its consequences.
How Russia’s new takes on censorship challenge the work of journalists
By 2025, restrictions on accessing information had taken a new turn, posing even greater challenges for media makers.
thefix.media
January 20, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Russia’s February 2022 all-out invasion of Ukraine has only strengthened the censorship already endorsed in the country, becoming one of the main reasons why many Russians, and journalists in particular, were forced to leave to be able to report independently on the war and its consequences.
New from The Fix – Venezuelan journalists exiled in Spain hope that the American operation in Venezuela will restore freedom of the press, @romainchauvet.bsky.social reports. In the meantime, they are using innovative initiatives to overcome censorship.
Venezuelan journalists exiled in Spain are torn between hope and fear for the future
Venezuelan journalists exiled in Spain hope that the American operation in Venezuela will restore freedom of the press.
thefix.media
January 19, 2026 at 4:53 PM
New from The Fix – Venezuelan journalists exiled in Spain hope that the American operation in Venezuela will restore freedom of the press, @romainchauvet.bsky.social reports. In the meantime, they are using innovative initiatives to overcome censorship.
The 2022 invasion of Ukraine has brought censorship in Russia to a new level. By 2025, restrictions on accessing information had taken a new turn, posing even greater challenges for media makers.
How Russia’s new takes on censorship challenge the work of journalists
By 2025, restrictions on accessing information had taken a new turn, posing even greater challenges for media makers.
thefix.media
January 16, 2026 at 11:31 AM
The 2022 invasion of Ukraine has brought censorship in Russia to a new level. By 2025, restrictions on accessing information had taken a new turn, posing even greater challenges for media makers.
Small newsroom? No budget for A/B testing your fundraising?
Here's some advice from @wikimediafoundation.org's Fundraising Director Sheetal Puri: Look at what larger organisations with more testing capacity are doing. Don’t copy... but do get inspired.
Our new podcast is full of practical tips 👇
Here's some advice from @wikimediafoundation.org's Fundraising Director Sheetal Puri: Look at what larger organisations with more testing capacity are doing. Don’t copy... but do get inspired.
Our new podcast is full of practical tips 👇
pod.link
January 15, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Small newsroom? No budget for A/B testing your fundraising?
Here's some advice from @wikimediafoundation.org's Fundraising Director Sheetal Puri: Look at what larger organisations with more testing capacity are doing. Don’t copy... but do get inspired.
Our new podcast is full of practical tips 👇
Here's some advice from @wikimediafoundation.org's Fundraising Director Sheetal Puri: Look at what larger organisations with more testing capacity are doing. Don’t copy... but do get inspired.
Our new podcast is full of practical tips 👇
2025 definitely was not the year of the website – but The Wall Street Journal dubbed it “the year of the newsletter.”
The Year the Newsletter Business Reached a Fever Pitch
Writers, investors and pop stars alike are building new media businesses to connect directly with readers and fans.
www.wsj.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:39 PM
2025 definitely was not the year of the website – but The Wall Street Journal dubbed it “the year of the newsletter.”
What’s top of mind for 280 news leaders from 51 countries in 2026? @reutersinstitute.bsky.social annual report by Nic Newman delivers the gospel.
The Fix’s take: three standout observations on what matters most, what’s novel, and what our readers care about.
The Fix’s take: three standout observations on what matters most, what’s novel, and what our readers care about.
What we learned from Reuters Institute’s 2026 trends report – three observations
An annual look at what’s top of mind for news leaders across the world (but especially in Europe).
thefix.media
January 14, 2026 at 10:36 AM
What’s top of mind for 280 news leaders from 51 countries in 2026? @reutersinstitute.bsky.social annual report by Nic Newman delivers the gospel.
The Fix’s take: three standout observations on what matters most, what’s novel, and what our readers care about.
The Fix’s take: three standout observations on what matters most, what’s novel, and what our readers care about.
New from The Fix – the war against Ukraine has brought censorship in Russia to a new level. By now, restrictions in accessing information have taken a new turn, posing even more challenges to media makers, @verosnoj.bsky.social writes.
How Russia’s new takes on censorship challenge the work of journalists
By 2025, restrictions on accessing information had taken a new turn, posing even greater challenges for media makers.
thefix.media
January 13, 2026 at 6:41 PM
New from The Fix – the war against Ukraine has brought censorship in Russia to a new level. By now, restrictions in accessing information have taken a new turn, posing even more challenges to media makers, @verosnoj.bsky.social writes.
Amid shrinking traffic from social platforms, French independent outlet Basta! leaned into its core community in 2025, securing nearly €400,000 in reader donations. The Fix spoke with the development manager to unpack their strategy.
Basta! – a French investigative media outlet that relies solely on donations
With nearly 400,000 euros collected in donations in 2025, the French media outlet Basta! is targeting a loyal audience to counter the decline in social media traffic.
thefix.media
January 13, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Amid shrinking traffic from social platforms, French independent outlet Basta! leaned into its core community in 2025, securing nearly €400,000 in reader donations. The Fix spoke with the development manager to unpack their strategy.
.@motherjones.com seeks the next generation of news communicators who understand the medium, hustle for audiences &believe journalism can take many formats.
Learn more about the outlet's partnerships with creators in the FixEd podcast featuring executive editor James West 👉 pod.link/1834171300?r...
Learn more about the outlet's partnerships with creators in the FixEd podcast featuring executive editor James West 👉 pod.link/1834171300?r...
January 12, 2026 at 4:10 PM
.@motherjones.com seeks the next generation of news communicators who understand the medium, hustle for audiences &believe journalism can take many formats.
Learn more about the outlet's partnerships with creators in the FixEd podcast featuring executive editor James West 👉 pod.link/1834171300?r...
Learn more about the outlet's partnerships with creators in the FixEd podcast featuring executive editor James West 👉 pod.link/1834171300?r...
New from The Fix – Anton Protsiuk writes about three key observations from @reutersinstitute.bsky.social's fresh trends report. Will everyone become a creator by 2027? How do AI platforms change what kind of journalism we produce? What platforms will publishers (de)prioritise this year?
What we learned from Reuters Institute’s 2026 trends report – three observations
An annual look at what’s top of mind for news leaders across the world (but especially in Europe).
thefix.media
January 12, 2026 at 10:13 AM
New from The Fix – Anton Protsiuk writes about three key observations from @reutersinstitute.bsky.social's fresh trends report. Will everyone become a creator by 2027? How do AI platforms change what kind of journalism we produce? What platforms will publishers (de)prioritise this year?