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re: Latest Updates: Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Posted on 2/6/25 at 1:28 pm to doubleb
Posted on 2/6/25 at 1:28 pm to doubleb
Kyiv Independent community service update.
Kyiv Independent raises over $66,200 to support Ukrainian newsrooms hit by US aid freeze
by The Kyiv Independent news desk February 6, 2025 7:09 PM
The Kyiv Independent has raised over $66,200 to support three Ukrainian newsrooms affected by the U.S. freeze on foreign aid.
A GoFundMe campaign launched on Jan. 30 quickly surpassed its initial goal of 40,000 pounds ($50,000) within days. Now closed, the campaign’s funds are being distributed to the impacted media outlets.
"I've never had any doubts that our audience shares our values, but the generous support of our readers was even beyond my expectations! I want to thank everyone who joined our effort to help our colleagues in the front-line regions — donated or shared our fundraiser with their communities," said Kyiv Independent CEO Daryna Shevchenko.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on his inauguration day suspending foreign aid programs for 90 days to review their alignment with his administration’s policies.
The freeze has affected numerous humanitarian and media organizations in Ukraine, including local newsrooms providing critical coverage in war-affected areas.
The funds raised will be equally distributed among three front-line newsrooms:
Tsukr (Sumy, Ukraine): Located just 28 km (18 miles) from the Russian border, Tsukr has been a critical voice covering the resilience of Sumy's residents amid ongoing attacks. The aid freeze cut 60% of its funding, risking its future. This fundraiser will cover nearly two months of its operations.
Gwara Media (Kharkiv, Ukraine): Based in Ukraine's second-largest city, Gwara Media continues to document war crimes, fact-check Russian propaganda, and produce investigative journalism despite relentless Russian attacks. The funds will cover 50% of its budget shortfall caused by the U.S. aid freeze.
MykVisti (Mykolaiv, Ukraine): In Mykolaiv, a city frequently targeted by Russian missiles, MykVisti provides vital information to its residents. The fundraiser will support its operations for two months.
These three newsrooms operate in some of Ukraine’s most dangerous regions. Thanks to the campaign’s donors, they can continue paying their journalists and providing crucial reporting.
The Kyiv Independent clarified that its own operations were not affected by the U.S. aid freeze, as it no longer receives U.S. taxpayer-funded grants. While it previously benefited from such support in 2022 and 2023, the outlet now sustains itself primarily through small monthly donations from its community.
The Kyiv Independent
Kyiv Independent raises over $66,200 to support Ukrainian newsrooms hit by US aid freeze
by The Kyiv Independent news desk February 6, 2025 7:09 PM
The Kyiv Independent has raised over $66,200 to support three Ukrainian newsrooms affected by the U.S. freeze on foreign aid.
A GoFundMe campaign launched on Jan. 30 quickly surpassed its initial goal of 40,000 pounds ($50,000) within days. Now closed, the campaign’s funds are being distributed to the impacted media outlets.
"I've never had any doubts that our audience shares our values, but the generous support of our readers was even beyond my expectations! I want to thank everyone who joined our effort to help our colleagues in the front-line regions — donated or shared our fundraiser with their communities," said Kyiv Independent CEO Daryna Shevchenko.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on his inauguration day suspending foreign aid programs for 90 days to review their alignment with his administration’s policies.
The freeze has affected numerous humanitarian and media organizations in Ukraine, including local newsrooms providing critical coverage in war-affected areas.
The funds raised will be equally distributed among three front-line newsrooms:
Tsukr (Sumy, Ukraine): Located just 28 km (18 miles) from the Russian border, Tsukr has been a critical voice covering the resilience of Sumy's residents amid ongoing attacks. The aid freeze cut 60% of its funding, risking its future. This fundraiser will cover nearly two months of its operations.
Gwara Media (Kharkiv, Ukraine): Based in Ukraine's second-largest city, Gwara Media continues to document war crimes, fact-check Russian propaganda, and produce investigative journalism despite relentless Russian attacks. The funds will cover 50% of its budget shortfall caused by the U.S. aid freeze.
MykVisti (Mykolaiv, Ukraine): In Mykolaiv, a city frequently targeted by Russian missiles, MykVisti provides vital information to its residents. The fundraiser will support its operations for two months.
These three newsrooms operate in some of Ukraine’s most dangerous regions. Thanks to the campaign’s donors, they can continue paying their journalists and providing crucial reporting.
The Kyiv Independent clarified that its own operations were not affected by the U.S. aid freeze, as it no longer receives U.S. taxpayer-funded grants. While it previously benefited from such support in 2022 and 2023, the outlet now sustains itself primarily through small monthly donations from its community.
The Kyiv Independent
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Posted on 2/6/25 at 2:03 pm to cypher
quote:
quote:
Russia doesn't have to win on the battlefield if they can win the propaganda war. And they are winning the propaganda war.
“The big joke on democracy is that it gives its mortal enemies the means to its own destruction.”
Joseph Goebbels
"As long as it takes!!"
Joe Biden
Posted on 2/6/25 at 2:19 pm to AU86
Posted on 2/6/25 at 2:20 pm to John Barron
Posted on 2/6/25 at 2:26 pm to doubleb
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Howard K Smith, Walter Cronkite and Dan Rather led the charge.
Cronkite was most definitely left leaning at best. He just hid it extremely well.
Posted on 2/6/25 at 2:46 pm to cypher
unconfirmed, will update when more info is available
Russia attempted to launch an "Oreshnik" missile at Ukraine, but it likely exploded on Russian territory — Forbes. Media reports suggest the missile was aimed at Kyiv but failed to reach its target.
Update: No confirmation. Consensus is it's fake news by David Axe / Forbes.
Russia attempted to launch an "Oreshnik" missile at Ukraine, but it likely exploded on Russian territory — Forbes. Media reports suggest the missile was aimed at Kyiv but failed to reach its target.
Update: No confirmation. Consensus is it's fake news by David Axe / Forbes.
This post was edited on 2/6/25 at 3:31 pm
Posted on 2/6/25 at 2:55 pm to sta4ever
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So he attacked Russia first, like how Hamas attacked Israel first?
Russians in Donbas, repeatedly, to bait Russia and they fafo
Posted on 2/6/25 at 2:56 pm to cypher
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Russia attempted to launch an "Oreshnik" missile at Ukraine, but it likely exploded on Russian territory — Forbes. Media reports suggest the missile was aimed at Kyiv but failed to reach its target.
No way! John set ‘em straight. The super, secret missile couldn’t have fizzled.
Posted on 2/6/25 at 2:58 pm to John Barron
Posted on 2/6/25 at 3:00 pm to cypher
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Russia attempted to launch an "Oreshnik" missile at Ukraine, but it likely exploded on Russian territory
That's Ghost of Kiev level Propaganda
Source of Info:
"According to Kirill Sazonov, a Ukrainian war correspondent, the Oreshnik “did not fly far.” It reportedly malfunctioned and exploded—on Russian soil."
This post was edited on 2/6/25 at 3:06 pm
Posted on 2/6/25 at 3:02 pm to doubleb
It's David Axe "reporting" in Forbes. He's as reliable as John Barron.
His report is based off of one obscure Russian telegram account from like 12 hours ago, that nobody else reported.
His report is based off of one obscure Russian telegram account from like 12 hours ago, that nobody else reported.
Posted on 2/6/25 at 3:08 pm to GOP_Tiger
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His report is based off of
"According to Kirill Sazonov, a Ukrainian war correspondent, the Oreshnik “did not fly far.” It reportedly malfunctioned and exploded—on Russian soil."
Posted on 2/6/25 at 3:13 pm to GOP_Tiger
so cargo pants demands he keeps the vineyard, and the penthouses, and wants nukes or nato.
The nukes were never his, they were Russia's, he will never be part of nato.
So Trump is gonna let him bake til April. Lets see how he feels then....if he lives.
Rock and roll Putin, ya have another two months, wear em out.
The nukes were never his, they were Russia's, he will never be part of nato.
So Trump is gonna let him bake til April. Lets see how he feels then....if he lives.
Rock and roll Putin, ya have another two months, wear em out.
Posted on 2/6/25 at 3:16 pm to AU86
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The grift is over Bill.. USAID is dead.
I now suspect that many of the Ukraine Bros in this thread, like GOP_Tiger, are on the USAID payroll.
Posted on 2/6/25 at 3:26 pm to Stinger_1066
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I now suspect that many of the Ukraine Bros in this thread, like GOP_Tiger, are on the USAID payroll.
So what? It’s good money and tax free. Now I do have to give my 10% but that’s peanuts.
Posted on 2/6/25 at 3:29 pm to John Barron
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That's Ghost of Kiev level Propaganda Source of Info: "According to Kirill Sazonov, a Ukrainian war correspondent, the Oreshnik “did not fly far.” It reportedly malfunctioned and exploded—on Russian soil."
Tell ‘em John. It’s like you said all Putin has to do is launch one of these and the war is over. I can’t wait.
Posted on 2/6/25 at 3:31 pm to Stinger_1066
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I now suspect that many of the Ukraine Bros in this thread, like GOP_Tiger, are on the USAID payroll.
They’re really mad the money is drying up. Time to get a real job, figs.
Posted on 2/6/25 at 3:37 pm to cypher
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The Kyiv Independent has raised over $66,200 to support three Ukrainian newsrooms affected by the U.S. freeze on foreign aid.
A GoFundMe campaign launched on Jan. 30 quickly surpassed its initial goal of 40,000 pounds ($50,000) within days. Now closed, the campaign’s funds are being distributed to the impacted media outlets.
I give them props for accomplishing this without having to steal from the US taxpayers.
If people want to give out of their own pockets voluntarily, I'm all for it.
Posted on 2/6/25 at 3:42 pm to texag7
Radio Free Europe has always been government funded.
Posted on 2/6/25 at 4:05 pm to Stinger_1066
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I now suspect that many of the Ukraine Bros in this thread, like GOP_Tiger, are on the USAID payroll.
Wanna see a pic of my Bugatti?
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