Here’s what you helped us achieve at this critical time
Dear members of our community,
The Kyiv Independent team welcomes our new patrons on board and thanks those that have been with us! We are enormously grateful for your support in our time of need. It is thanks to you that we’ve been able to do our job since Russia started its attempted invasion of Ukraine.
There are 6,559 of you today and we want you to know that for us your contribution is much more than just the money. We see each and every one of you as our ambassadors in the world, the ambassadors of truth – and the ambassadors of Ukraine.
We do apologize for the long silence, but since the beginning of the war we have had to intensify our news coverage and make arrangements for the team to continue to work in Ukraine. But we are now ready to get back to talking to you regularly. To begin with, here are a few things we achieved together lately:
We put our contingency plan into action. Thanks to your donations we’ve been able to withdraw some cash from our accounts, help relocate some of our staff to safer places and even provide one-time financial assistance to all the members of the team to take care of war-related issues, such as relocating their families to safety.
Right from the first hours of the war we switched to 24/7 work mode. For days, our editors and reporters have barely slept to make sure the world knew what was really going on in Ukraine.
We turned our Twitter account into a fast-running digest of war updates. We see that that’s what was needed: The account grew from 30,000 followers before the war to 1.9 million today.
We went on Telegram and Instagram to deliver the news on those platforms as well. Do sign up and share our accounts with your friends. We already have nearly 50,000 followers on each of the platforms.
We launched a crowdfunding campaign on GoFundMe. The campaign ended up being one of the most successful fundraisers on the platform.
We helped launch and promote a crowdfunding campaign to help other Ukrainian media in need. All of us in Ukraine need support now more than ever, but the role of independent media is crucial for Ukraine to win this war eventually. You can still donate to support independent Ukrainian publications.
Our journalists are reporting in the field (in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities), to bring first hand information from the front line. Check out the Exclusives section of our website and share our stories in your communities.
Unfortunately, we don’t know when our work and our lives will come back to normal. But we will do our best to grow and develop even in times of war.
In the near future we hope to expand to more platforms, conduct further online discussions and develop new formats. None of this would be possible without you.
Comments (94)
Keep up the good reporting. Keep exposing the dwarf czar in Moscow for the imperialist that he is.
Great cause keep reporting sooner or later the injustice will sink in with the real decision makers hopefully sooner
Keep up with your work. Journalists are the ears and eyes of the people.
Honored to help. ❤️
Hi, guys. Hope you are all well. I was shocked by the images of those poor soles in the street. The Russians are not honorable. Dose the Geneaver convention not apply in this evil attack on the innocent people of Ukraine. The Russians must pay for this atrocity one day. They must hang their heads in shame. I congratulate the Ukrainian armed forces for their courage against overwhelming odds. Good Luck and stay safe my friends. Dave
Extraordinary times lead to extraordinary courage and bravery and we none of us know if we have that resolve within us until our moment comes. Almost all of Europe are with you and this feels like the discovery and flowering of the Ukrainian nation. Those of you who work in this magnificent organisation will know that now and for many years to come you will need to be careful. But the work you do now is vital, the flow of information is almost more important than what is happening on the battlefield.
Well done on your incredible work - sending you my support from the UK
A long time ago I trained as a newspaper reporter. I am so saddened by what I see on CNN but I am greatly encouraged by your president and the resolve and determination of your people. I am glad to support you. Keep going and please, stay safe. You will be victorious.
Is there a different platform to contribute to you on? Patreon is still doing business in RF. I’m sorry but I can’t contribute to their coffers
Keep on the resistance. You are in our hearts.
I increased my membership level by a tier because I felt like I was underpaying for your unparalleled journalism. You are all brave beyond measure. Best regards from a digital newspaper editor in Halifax, Canada
With love from 🇨🇦
From 🇨🇿 to 🇺🇦 with ❤️ and for ✌️
Ukraine is fighting for all of our freedom. I'm honoured to support your work. 🏴🇺🇦
Thank you for reporting the truth. My heart is with Ukraine. ~Omaha, NE USA ♥️💙🇺🇦💛♥️
You are the best source of information. Blessings to your courageous stuff. Hope this madness ends soon. Looking forward to visit a free Kvyv soon!
Well done!
Grateful for Ukrainian courage & spirited resistance v. Putin’s atrocities. 🇺🇦 🌻💙💛🙏
Thank you very much, best wishes from Hong Kong. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
Thank you for this important and dangerous work you are doing in Ukraine. Glory to Ukraine and f*** Putin!
Bonjour du Québec. I have been reading you so far from your Twitter account (very effective, down to the point, factual). It is imperative that you be allowed to do your work as safely as possible and let the world know, as well as your own fellow citizens what is really happening, to the best of your knowledge, and that we, outsiders, be able to read about what the important issues are from your point of view. And be remunerated for it. Becoming a patron is a start, sharing about your work follows. I wish all the best for your community and I plan to be still with you when you will overcome this absurd and violent period. Because you will overcome. You have already shown extraordinary skills and resilience and became, through these excruciating times, examples of what the world can offer best as human beings. Please, take care and find comfort in pursuing your work.
Proud to be a subscriber - thank you for your excellent coverage. A free press has never been as important as now.
Great job! Proud to support you. Thank YOU!
Thank you so much for everything you're doing. You're the most important English-language outlet covering what's going on in Ukraine by far. As an American, I would rather read content about Ukraine written by Ukrainians than foreign journalists. They can't provide the insights into this war that your team can. Слава Україні!
Thank you KI for your coverage, courage and commitment to the truth under the most daunting and dangerous of circumstances. I am a U.S. Army veteran, satirical author, and semi-retired journalist. You inspire me and hopefully you will ignite the fire for a new generation of journalists as you fight against the lies and disinformation spewed by the supporters of Putin's barbaric war (in case you didn't know, Putin's fellow-traveling devotees in the United States puppet the same Kremlin lies). What you do do matters today and will in history as well. SlavaUkrayini!
Stay safe and thank you for your dedication to spreading the truth.
As a retired U.S. journalist, I applaud your excellent coverage from the front-lines of Russia's unprovoked war with Ukraine. Your dedication to freedom of the press is impressive. I have made several modest contributions in recent weeks through your GoFundMe site, and now have subscribed as monthly supporter. Your level of quality journalism should be an inspiration to journalists throughout the world. Thank you for keeping us informed and please stay safe.
Thank you and stay safe 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🇺🇦!!!
Good luck to you all! Stay safe and thank you for all you are doing to get the news out!
All the best to your staff and their families. Be safe. Thank you for all that you do.
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I want to help the Ukrainians in any wa
So happy to support Ukrainian journalism. Our heart and thoughts are there with you all.
Thank you so much from Connecticut, US and Слава Україні ❤
Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 from Michigan United States.
Thank you for all you do! Along with my neighbors, we are putting pressure on our representatives to encourage the NATO to enforce a no-fly zone over Ukraine. Our argument is that even though it may be a risk now, exactly the same risk will occur when Putin invades the next country on his list. Since the risks are fundamentally no different On the two occasions, one should help ukraine with everything now. Unfortunately our representatives do not have a good record of actually listening to ordinary constituents. May spirit and the Angels protect you all!
Thank you so much for your excellent work and insight. Humbled by the risks you take. We need to help more and fast from other countries. May this horrendous aggression be stopped and Ukraine 🇺🇦 be rebuilt very soon. Stay safe. Love from France 🇫🇷.
So lucky to be able to support such great people and critical work
Our thoughts are with you. Congratulations for all that you are doing. Stay safe.
Thank you for hanging in there and doing what is necessary! From Alaska, USA
In order to see the light we all need journalism and especially in a crises. Have been following you during this tragedy and it is a fantastic work you do! Being able to support you and this important work is a privilege! I will of course share, distribute and try ot get other to support your important work.
Just keep letting us know what you need, and we, your readers, followers, and supporters, will do what we can to help! I feel my donations are best directed to supporting local, English language media for getting the truth out!
I am grateful to all involved at the Kyiv Independent. Your resolve is inspiring. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦 🇨🇦
Congrats Illia on 1 million twitter followers. Keep up the great work!!
Thank you for letting us know you are safe. Stay safe and stay strong!
Be safe and keep on reporting the truth!
I'm so relieved to hear from you directly once more, and so grateful to be able to support your efforts. May these horrors end soon and the rebuilding begin. Ukraine is always in my thoughts here in Washington, USA.
Thank you again from Brazil!
Thank you very much for your reporting. Here you get pretty much exactly the messages that you get in the normal press, unfortunately not so detailed. Greetings from Germany. Take care of yourselves.
The civilized world stands with you! We all need to be doing more to help end this evil attack on your country and your people.
I check your Twitter feed several times a day. Thanks for all you do, this truly has become an information war, in addition to the war on the battlefield
Writing to you to express my thanks from USA
Thank you greatly for your much needed information. Has details even the Washington Post, New York Times, and CNN live posts are not carrying. My gratitude to you.
Thank you for everything from Finland
From the San Francisco Bay Area: They say that the first casualty of war is always the Truth. Thank you for your efforts to stop this from happening. My day starts by reading your newsletter. Strength, resolve and courage to your entire team. Stay safe!
I am happy to help you do your important work.
Every morning after I wake up the first thing I do is to check on the current situation in Ukraine. Thank you for your hard work. I'm writing to you from Austin, TX USA
Happy to pay for quality journalism. Happy to see that we're also helping directly you and your families over there. Love from Finland!
I am honored to be able to help you get the truth out. Thank you for everything.
Total respect to you wonderful, brave and resourceful people. Thank you for telling us what's going on over there, your efforts are hugely appreciated. Take care, all the best from the wilds of East Anglia, UK
Thank you for all you are doing for your country and beyond. Glad that I from Sweden can be a supporter to Kiyv Independent.
Luv yuz ❤️❤️❤️
take care of yourselves, you are some of the bravest people i have ever met
Thank you for everything you're doing! Stay safe, stay strong. Here in the US you have lots of people pulling for you.
Thank you for everything you are doing. The world owes you an immense debt.
Glad that you are safe. Take good care of yourselves in this most difficult time. Always remembering your people and your president in my prayers! Hope it will be over soon!
I am deeply grateful for your courageous work!
You are doing an amazing job, your work is heroic!! 🇺🇦🇺🇦 Greetings fro Mexico.
Humbled that you risk so much to share the truth 💙💛🇺🇦. Fuck Putin.
This growth is incredible! Keep it up and stay safe!
Your twitter reporting has been indispensable. Stay safe and bless you and your loved ones with a resolution of your freedoms in the immediate future.
Stay strong. Stay safe. Greetings from Germany. 🇩🇪
Thank you for keeping the news flowing out of Ukraine. Love from USA
Thanks for all you do. Bless you all, love from Ireland 🇮🇪, Luxembourg 🇱🇺 and Finland 🇫🇮.
Thank you for all that you do. Goodness, what we take for granted in our country.
Your role in Ukraine winning this was cannot be overstated. Keep up the good work and stay safe! 💙💛
Thank you so much. Sending you thoughts of health and safety. Keep doing wonderful work!
Every day we wish for your safety and for the strength of your fight. You fight for Ukraine but also for humanity against inhuman oppression. How can we help more? Slava Ukraine.
Keep fighting the good fight to bring the news, to bring the truth, and so glad you could get your people and some families to safety! 🇺🇦💙💛
You guys are heroes!!!! Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦✌🏻🌍🌈❤❤❤
Love from 🇮🇪 Ireland 💪
Stay strong, slava Ukraini ✊️
Invaluable service to the rest of the Free World - honour to support
Stay safe, thanks for your hard work!
Thank you for your amazing work and for letting us help support you. Stay safe and slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦
Слава Україні! from Maine, USA 🙏🏻 fervently ! 💙💛 🇺🇦
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Sending love and support for Kiev Independent News and all the Ukrainian people.
Amazing work your team is doing. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦.
You guys rock!
GodSpeed Ukraine 🇺🇦 , from Canada 🍁
Stay safe, be well. 💙💛
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Ви = любов 💙💛