Strengthening Ukraine's media sector

Short explainer outlining how to best support a media environment in Ukraine which is so complex, diverse, and competitive.

Explainer Video Published 17 May 2021 3 minute watch

Strengthening Ukraine's media sector

— Short explainer outlining how to best support a media environment in Ukraine which is so complex, diverse, and competitive.

Anna Korbut

Former Academy Associate, Russia and Eurasia Programme

While major oligarch-controlled outlets focus on political influence and commercial gain, a group of smaller media stakeholders are trying to maintain quality and journalism standards in the public interest.

International assistance and regulatory oversight are essential for improving transparency and resilience in Ukraine’s media sector, but equally important are an infrastructure of support for quality journalism and media literacy efforts.

This video supports a research paper from Chatham House.