Ukrainapodden: Anastasia Stanko on War Reporting Challenges

Tormod Malvin Sæther speaks with Anastasia Stanko, an award-winning Ukrainian war correspondent, investigative journalist, and editor-in-chief of Slidsto.info. Anastasia offers a raw and unfiltered look at the realities of reporting from a war-torn nation, where independent journalism thrives amidst unimaginable challenges. She delves into the critical role of Ukrainian media in exposing government corruption, even while fighting an existential war, and shares personal accounts of the extreme living conditions in Kyiv – from freezing apartments to constant shelling. The conversation also sheds light on the perilous situation in Russian-occupied territories, the tragic fate of journalists, and the systematic torture of Ukrainian prisoners of war. Anastasia discusses the evolving dangers on the front line, including the threat of FPV drones, and issues a stark warning about Russia's ultimate objectives, urging the international community to remain steadfast in its support for Ukraine. This episode is a powerful testament to resilience, journalistic integrity, and the ongoing fight for freedom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.