Five years of telling Ukraine's story.
The next chapter starts with you

As Russia's full-scale war continues, access to reliable, on-the-ground reporting from Ukraine is essential. Millions of people around the world rely on our journalism to understand what's happening, including policymakers, researchers, and other newsrooms.

We believe that access to this information, at this critical time, should not depend on someone's ability to pay. That's why we're committed to keeping our reporting freely accessible to everyone, everywhere, for as long as Russia's full-scale war continues.

One of the questions we hear most often from our community is: “What more can I do to help Ukraine?” In 2025, we launched our monthly How to Help Ukraine newsletter to spotlight Ukrainian charities and initiatives worth supporting.

Now, we want to take it a step further by creating an easily accessible, regularly updated guide to trusted Ukrainian charities. Whether you're looking to make a donation or discover new ways to help, we want to make it easier for you to turn your support for Ukraine into meaningful action.

When we ask our members what they'd like to see more of from the Kyiv Independent, Ukrainian history and culture consistently rank among their top interests. For many of our readers, Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022 was what first brought Ukraine into focus. But there is so much more to Ukraine than the war it is fighting.

Understanding Ukraine also means discovering its history, culture, and stories that rarely make international headlines. We want to bring you an educational series that explores Ukraine's past, celebrates its cultural heritage, and reveals fascinating stories you might never have heard before.

Russia has spread countless myths about Ukraine, its history, and its people. To set the record straight, in 2022 we launched Explaining Ukraine, an editorial series that answers common questions about the country and debunks Russian propaganda.

Now we want these explanations to reach far beyond our own audience. If we reach our campaign goal, we’ll make the series free for newsrooms anywhere to republish and translate.

While some politicians and powerful voices are ready to give up on Ukraine, countless people and organizations around the world keep going above and beyond to support it. They deliver humanitarian aid, raise funds, advocate for Ukraine, and make sure its voice isn't lost.

These efforts deserve to be recognized and celebrated. That's why we'll establish an annual Kyiv Independent award honoring those whose dedication inspires others to act and reminds Ukrainians that they don't stand alone.