MADE FOR INDEPENDENT MINDS

For people who value being able to speak their mind, in their own voice. Our fifth-anniversary collection carries that idea, and every order supports our independent journalism in Ukraine.

BORN OUT OF A FIGHT FOR FREEDOM OF SPEECH

In November 2021, a group of journalists was fired as the owner of their newspaper, a legacy English-language publication from Kyiv, tried to take control of the newsroom. Instead of giving up, they founded a new media outlet: the Kyiv Independent. Three months later, Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The team stayed in the country and kept on reporting.

Every order supports our on-the-ground reporting

  • Asking the hard questions

    From Russian war crimes to abuses of power, we follow the story wherever it leads. Editorial independence means reporting what others would rather keep quiet.

  • Free for millions

    Our reporting has no paywall, so it's free for anyone, anywhere to read. Millions of people worldwide rely on us to understand what's happening on the ground and how Ukraine's fight influences the world.

  • More than the war

    From Ukrainian culture, people, and businesses to ways you can support Ukraine, we highlight stories that don't always make international headlines, but are essential to truly understand Ukraine and its people.