Investigating the War in Ukraine One Year On

You can watch the Ukrainian versino of this webinar here: https://youtu.be/2R-Yxtz2qoY
You can watch the Russian version of this webinar here: https://youtu.be/O9Ws0db_HXM

In the 12 months since Russia invaded Ukraine, journalists have faced enormous dangers carrying out their work — in both Ukraine and Russia. There is also a lack of information, a tsunami of disinformation, and widespread disruption to the region’s independent media. Yet investigative journalists continue to expose wrongdoing — from war crimes and sanctions busting, to corruption by government officials and oligarchs, to Russian “filtration” camps.

In this GIJN webinar, we bring together four senior investigative journalists who have investigated the war in Ukraine. They will offer tips, tools and advice on how to cover this particular conflict — but also what they have learned about integrating different investigative methods.

Alesya Marokhovskaya is a data-reporter and the editor of the data department of IStories, an independent Russian website specializing in large-scale investigations and research.

Natalia Onysko is co-editor of Ukrainian outlet Nashi Groshi Lviv, an independent, nonprofit center for investigative journalism.

Valentyna Samar is founder and editor-in-chief of the Crimean Center for Investigative Journalism.

Haley Willis is a visual investigations reporter with the New York Times video team, where she combines traditional reporting with advanced digital forensics.

RESOURCES FROM OUR SPEAKERS

Alesya Marokhovskaya
The West Has Banned the Sale of Components for Weapons Production to Russia. But Russia Is Still Buying Them https://bit.ly/3IOTFEs
Presentation: https://bit.ly/3ZeYkVg

Natalia Onysko
Who’s Behind Shakhedi (Drones) Terrorizing Ukrainians https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUd29IynUL0
Presentation: https://bit.ly/3KvB5m2

Valentyna Samar
Colonel Bedryk: Propagandists Lit Up the Probable Occupation Commandant of the Kherson Region https://bit.ly/3KqYdC5
Pavlo Zaporozhets, Serhii Lysenko, Oleksandr Babych. How the FSB makes Terrorists Out of Ordinary People https://bit.ly/3xJOorb
Presentation: https://bit.ly/3ZvrCPV

Haley Willis
Satellite Images Show Bodies Lay in Bucha for Weeks, despite Russian Claims: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/04/world/europe/bucha-ukraine-bodies.html
The Russian Military Unit That Killed Dozens in Bucha https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/22/video/russia-ukraine-bucha-massacre-takeaways.html
Presentation: https://bit.ly/3ZvrGz9

RESOURCES FROM GIJN.ORG

One Year of War: How Watchdog Journalists Have Dug Into Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Journalism Resources for Tracking Events in Ukraine

Investigating Russia Around the World: A GIJN Toolkit
https://gijn.org/2022/03/07/investigating-russia-around-the-world-a-gijn-instant-toolkit/

12 resources for Investigating Russia and the War in Ukraine

Bellingcat’s Grozev on Investigating Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine https://gijn.org/2022/03/03/bellingcats-christo-grozev-on-investigating-the-russian-incursion-in-ukraine-gijn/

GIJN’s Resource Center is available here: https://helpdesk.gijn.org

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The Global Investigative Journalism Network is an international association of journalism organizations that support the training and sharing of information among investigative and data journalists—with special attention to those from repressive regimes and marginalized communities.

Our key activities include:

Providing resources and networking services to investigative journalists worldwide;
Publishing in multiple languages and on multiple platforms the latest tools, techniques and opportunities for those in the field;
Helping organize and promote regional and international training conferences and workshops;
Assisting in the formation and sustainability of journalism organizations involved in investigative reporting and data journalism around the world;
Supporting and promoting best practices in investigative and data journalism;
Supporting and promoting efforts to ensure free access to public documents and data worldwide.

Find more information on our website: https://gijn.org