Voice of America will resume its Ukrainian-language broadcasts and bring back some employees to its Ukrainian Service next week, according to Ruslan Petrychka, head of the service. The move comes as Russia continues its attacks on Ukrainian cities and disinformation campaigns.
The relaunch of Ukrainian-language broadcasts by Voice of America signals a renewed commitment to countering Russian propaganda and disinformation during a critical period in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, reinforcing U.S. strategic interests in the region.
Voice of America (VOA) is set to relaunch its Ukrainian-language broadcasts and bring back some employees to its Ukrainian Service next week, according to Ruslan Petrychka, the service's head. Petrychka announced on August 5 that preparations are underway following management's decision to restore the service.
Petrychka described the move as critical, especially given Russia's ongoing daily attacks on Ukrainian cities and its alleged disinformation campaigns. He emphasized that the restoration of the Ukrainian Service underscores the strategic importance of Ukrainian-language broadcasting for fulfilling VOA's mission and serving U.S. interests.
Voice of America operates under the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), which was among seven federal agencies targeted for downsizing by an executive order signed by U.S. President Donald Trump in March 2025. VOA, established in 1942, broadcasts in 49 languages to over 360 million people globally.
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