JX Fund – European Fund for Journalism in Exile

The death of Aleksei A. Navalny in a Russian prison has been a blow to an opposition movement in which he was the figurehead. But it has also raised hopes of a united front against President Vladimir V. Putin.

Amid Russia’s suppression, exiled independent journalists turn to NGOs for financial support. Facing challenges in adapting to a new sector, media-NGOs navigate fundraising and accountability.

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.

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.

This podcast focuses on a discussion about the Kremlin’s Ukraine war, delving into moral and practical implications while exploring the evolving media landscape for Russian opposition journalists.

Six month after the invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops, the report explores the structure of anti-war propaganda in the Russian-speaking community, its successes and limitations.

We talk in detail about how the war and repressions transformed the Russian media: why independent media outlets didn’t lose their audience despite blocking; the salary hikes that the authorities had to offer their spin doctors; and how censorship works in the private media.