Veronika Melkozerova

Veronika Melkozerova is a journalist based in Kyiv. She is the executive editor of the New Voice of Ukraine, an English-language news site.

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The Power of Laughing at Russia

‘If you are a good comedian in the U.S., you can have a late-night show. If you are a good comedian in Ukraine, you can destroy Russia.’
- Veronika Melkozerova
- May 14, 2022
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Why I’m Staying in Kyiv

If Putin uproots us all, he will win.
- Veronika Melkozerova
- March 24, 2022
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The Western World Is in Denial

I understand why democratic countries are reluctant to fight, but I worry they don’t understand what will happen next.
- Veronika Melkozerova
- March 14, 2022