Special correspondent of 1+1 media Andrii Tsaplienko won the Albert Londre prize.
It is reported site “1+1”.
According to the jury, this award is a sign of solidarity with journalists who continue to do their work during the war in Ukraine. The award will soon be presented in Kyiv by the Award delegation.
Andriy Tsaplijeko published an appeal to his French colleagues. In particular, he noted, in a country where there is a war, all journalists are war correspondents. At the same time, he personally had to experience the death of colleagues whom Tsaplienko knew personally. They are Yevhen Sakun cameraman and Radio Svoboda producer Vira Girych.
“This war is the most unjust I have ever seen. Russian journalism turned into propaganda and information support of the war. Needless to say, under what false pretext Russia is now killing hundreds of people a day. Russia, which took Crimea and Donbas, accused us of Nazism”, the journalist said. He reminded that Russian missiles are aimed at civilian residents of Ukraine and even kill babies.
Tsaplienko urged politicians to realize that Putin is “absolute evil.” “The one who says, ‘let’s give him Ukraine, and he will calm down’, is very mistaken,” – emphasized Andriy Tsaplienko. Instead, the journalist called to support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. “We need more strategic weapons. This is the only thing that will save us and, ultimately, you. Evil understands only power. And evil has much greater opportunities than good. Because evil can lie. You and I are not. You and I are on the bright side, right? But we can convince the world with a true word to choose the bright side as well. And thereby save the lives of thousands of Ukrainians. Who look with hope to a world where Freedom, Equality and Fraternity reign”said the laureate of the prize.
The Albert Londres (Londres) Award is a French award for journalists and TV reporters under 40 years of age. It was founded in 1932 in honor of the fallen French journalist Albert Londre. The first award took place in 1933. Initially, it was awarded only in the nomination “For the best written report”, in 1985 the nomination “For the best television report” was added. Authors of books are also honored with a prize.
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