JX Fund – European Fund for Journalism in Exile

The article delves into the story of exiled Kostyuchenko, facing a suspected poisoning in Berlin, with The Insider revealing similar incidents, highlighting risks for exiled journalists beyond Russia.

Elena Kostyuchenko, Natalia Arno, and Irina Babloyan, journalists critical of the Kremlin, experienced unexplained poisonings during their travels in Europe. What are the reasons behind these cases?

Exiled journalists face challenges, from societal backlash to adapting in a new country. Many experience symptoms beyond PTSD, such as social death, adaptability issues, and overwhelming stress.

In the podcast Politisches Feuilleton, Kutscher emphasizes the need for the West to bolster dissidents, asserting that a liberal Russia would serve as a security guarantee for all of Europe.

Addressing the unique digital security challenges of exiled journalists, the guide outlines practical steps to enhance safety against hacking, online harassment, and website attacks.

Russian media outlets, NGOs, and activists in exile are innovating to maintain connections with audiences. Despite challenges, these initiatives adapt lessons from the pandemic to stay relevant.

The Propaganda Battle: Mark Rice-Oxley sees supporting exiled outlets as a strategic opportunity for the West to counter Kremlin lies and promote informed public discourse within Russia.

Amidst Russia’s media crackdown post-Ukraine invasion, an opposition information ecosystem has formed in exile. A plea for Western support for professionalization, funding, and enhanced mobility.

Russian law hampers free expression, targets civic activism, and excludes individuals or entities engaging in civic activism or expressing opinions about Russia’s policies from various civic aspects.

Dozhd journalists fled Russia post-Ukraine attack, resisting censorship. Now, in Latvia, they face the risk of losing their broadcasting license, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung reports.

Russian exiled media face challenges, from funding problems to maintaining audience connection. International donors provide stability, but the funding is often project-specific.

Russian misinformation targets Western audiences, eroding public trust. The author argues that Europe must counter these narratives, and ‘offshore journalists’ offer an alternative perspective.

This article provides a short exit plan to move to a safer region or country – from documents to have ready over preventative measures, digital and physical safety steps, and organizations to contact.