JX Fund – European Fund for Journalism in Exile

Independent Russian media has all but disappeared. Adjusting to their new surroundings, the exiled reporters and newsrooms are navigating an uncertain future.

Meduza’s leader, Galina Timchenko, hit by spyware two weeks after the Russian government deems Meduza ‘undesirable’. Read about the first Pegasus infection of a Russian journalist in this article.

‘The million-dollar reporter’: Israeli cyber-arms company’s software was used to spy on Galina Timchenko, revealing the first confirmed case of a Pegasus attack against a Russian journalist.

In the midst of full-scale war, censorship and widespread repression have unleashed propaganda. This analysis explores the implications of these changes for the future of the Russian media sector.

Amid intensified pressure on Kremlin-critical media in Russia and Belarus, hundreds of journalists seek refuge abroad, fostering free journalism in the face of increased repression.

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 this podcast, Jill Dougherty engages in conversation with the founder of the Boris Nemtsov Foundation. They delve into generational divides, the prevalent apathy, and the influence of propaganda.

Working from European cities, Russian journalists employ fact-based reporting to counter disinformation. An exploration of activism, identity crisis, and professionalism amid heightened risks.

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.

How can Russian journalists maintain trust when facing challenges in transparency? To unravel this question, The Fix talked to three Russian media outlets and identified four key elements.

Derk Sauer, founder of Moscow Times and Vedomosti, shares his experience fleeing Russia due to censorship laws and discusses media hubs in Europe supporting independent Russian journalists.

Elizaveta Osetinskaya, a Russian journalist in exile, talks about what it was like for her working within the media landscape in Russia and what is the situation for exiled Russian journalists today.

Arkady Ostrovsky’s eight-part series delves into the lives of free-thinking Russians who left their country and explores their journey in exile when the shelling of Ukraine began in 2022.

Despite state censorship, YouTube remains a vital space for diverse voices, acting as an alternative information source. The platform’s popularity poses challenges for potential state restrictions.

Putin’s Russia: An espionocracy, shaped by spy tactics, addresses challenges like the growing exile community. Insights into Europe’s Edge by Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan.