FEDERALhearing transcript

Briefing on Reporting from Ukraine

Original title: Diverse Voices Reporting From Ukraine

January 1, 2021

Ukraine Journalism Human Rights Russia Conflict Reporting

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The Frame

What this does

The briefing provides official congressional record of the perspectives of journalists working in Ukraine during the 2022 Russian invasion, informing U.S. policy regarding the and international conflict reporting.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Journalists in Ukraine

These individuals are the primary subjects of the briefing, discussing the risks and challenges of reporting on the ongoing conflict.

U.S. Congress

The Commission provides information to Congress to assist in the formulation and execution of U.S. policy regarding the OSCE.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2021.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a transcript of a 2022 Helsinki Commission briefing featuring journalists reporting from Ukraine. The session focused on the challenges of documenting the war and the impact of Russian narratives on the conflict.

Key Facts

The briefing was held on April 20, 2022, via videoconference.
The session lasted from 10:02 a.m. to 11:37 a.m.
The briefing was organized by the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Commission).
The discussion centered on the challenges of reporting on the war in Ukraine and the nature of Russian narratives regarding the conflict.
The Commission is an independent U.S. government agency created in 1976 to monitor OSCE commitments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Helsinki Commission?

It is an independent U.S. government commission created in 1976 to monitor compliance with commitments, particularly regarding human rights.

Who participated in this briefing?

The briefing included staff from the Helsinki Commission and three journalists: Oz Katerji, Asami Terajima, and Olga Tokariuk.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Focus on Information Warfare

The briefing highlights a shift in focus toward the role of narratives and information warfare in modern conflict.

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe

Connected Entities

personSteve Cohen“Co-Chairman of the Commission.”Map →

personOlga Tokariuk“Independent journalist and panelist.”Map →

personAsami Terajima“Journalist for the Kyiv Independent and panelist.”Map →

personBakhti Nishanov“Senior Policy Advisor who presided over the briefing.”Map →

personOz Katerji“Freelance conflict journalist and panelist.”Map →

organizationCommission on Security and Cooperation in Europe“The Helsinki Commission, which hosted the briefing.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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