Key facts
- Voice of America will resume Ukrainian-language broadcasts next week.
- Employees of the Ukrainian Service are preparing to return to work.
- The decision to restore the service was made by management.
Voice of America to Relaunch Ukrainian-Language Broadcasting
IN SHORT
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.
Key Numbers
49languages VOA broadcasts in
360 millionpeople VOA broadcasts to worldwide
Who's Involved
Ruslan Petrychka
Head of Voice of America's Ukrainian Service
Donald Trump
U.S. President who signed an executive order targeting federal agencies
Voice of America
U.S. international public broadcaster
U.S. Agency for Global Media
Oversees Voice of America
↳ Why This Matters
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.