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At the Kyiv Independent, reader contributions are our main source of revenue. By becoming a member, you help us bring independent, locally sourced news about Ukraine to the world.

Membership and one-time donations keep us sustainable as a news organization and allow us to keep our journalism free and accessible to everyone. It also allows us to connect and engage with our community of readers. Our monthly or annual members get access to exclusive newsletters, events, direct communication with our staff, and more.

We encourage our readers to become members and support us monthly or annually – this form of support helps us better plan our expenses and be more sustainable as an organization.