‘20 Days in Mariupol’ nominated for Academy Award
The AP-Frontline documentary “20 Days in Mariupol,” a harrowing retelling of the Russian siege of the Ukrainian port city, has earned an Academy Award nomination in the Documentary Feature Film category.
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AP journalists accept Pulitzer Prizes for Ukraine coverage
At a ceremony at Columbia University’s Low Library on Thursday, AP journalists who documented the Ukraine war, including Russia’s siege of Mariupol, accepted Pulitzer Prizes for Public Service and Breaking News Photography.
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Sabra Ayres named AP's chief correspondent for Ukraine
Sabra Ayres, a longtime foreign correspondent with extensive experience covering Ukraine, Russia and Eastern Europe, has been named The Associated Press’ Chief Correspondent for Ukraine.
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Zeina Karam named deputy Europe news director
In a memo to staff on Tuesday, Vice President and Head of Global News Gathering Paul Haven and News Director for Europe and Africa James Jordan announced a key appointment:
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Using the word 'war' in Ukraine
There has been some discussion about whether to term the fighting in Ukraine a “war.” The AP is using the word, and here is why: