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The war in Ukraine is not fought only with tanks and missiles; it is also waged on the invisible front of information. As disinformation floods the zone, the work of independent Ukrainian journalists—often under fire and facing complete financial collapse—is more critical than ever. In my work with The Pioneer Foundation , the Berlin-based non-profit founded by Gabor Steingart, I was involved in the urgent launch of the "Pioneers for Ukraine" initiative. This effort documente

By TIMEA STEINGART  03/28/2025 11:06 AM EDT Illustration by Jade Cuevas/POLITICO (source images via AP and iStock) Hi Rulers! Happy Friday — I’m Timea Steingart, stepping in as your guest host today with a race you should have on your radar — and it’s happening in just four days. So, grab a coffee and let’s get to it: Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Election has been shoved into the national spotlight, with Elon Musk and others funneling tens of millions into the race, making it t

The aftermath of the Russian invasion of Ukraine created an urgent need for the European Union to pivot from emergency aid to long-term reconstruction strategy. My time as a Trainee at the European Parliament placed me at the center of this challenge. Situation & Task: My primary task was to deliver an in-depth, 30-page analysis of the proposed U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund to inform a key Parliament Committee's position. This required not only understanding co