At WorldHouse, we watch with profound concern the impossible situation confronting our colleagues in Russia. The Kremlin’s war of aggression has turned the very act of honest reporting into an act of immense personal courage, often at great professional and personal risk.

We want to express our firm solidarity with those Russian journalists and newsrooms who, despite relentless state pressure, censorship, and the very real threat of persecution, continue to uphold the fundamental principles of our profession. Their commitment to factual, ethical reporting on the war in Ukraine and on events within Russia itself, in direct defiance of the official propaganda machine, is a vital lifeline for millions seeking the truth.

Their bravery reminds us of what journalism is meant to be – a service to the public, not to power.

As a modest token of our respect and support for this courageous fight, we have decided to make a small financial contribution. On behalf of our Editor-in-Chief, Iryna Dilay, and the entire WorldHouse team, we are sending this donation to the independent Russian news outlet Meduza, a publication we deeply admire for its integrity and resilience.

In an era of disinformation, every voice that speaks truth to power matters. We are proud to stand with those who refuse to be silenced.

We believe that genuine solidarity requires not just words, but concrete action. That is why, following our recent support for the independent outlet Meduza, we have taken another step. On behalf of The World House's Editor-in-Chief, Iryna Dilay, and our entire editorial team, we have made a modest financial contribution to the Boris Nemtsov Foundation for Freedom.

For our British audience, it is worth explaining why this organisation matters. The Foundation, established in memory of one of Russia's most prominent opposition figures who was murdered for his political stance, continues his legacy. It systematically documents political repression, war crimes committed by the Russian military in Ukraine, and defends democratic values under a brutal authoritarian regime. Their work is an act of extraordinary courage and serves as a vital source of truth for millions.

We deeply admire their resilience and consider it an honour to support their struggle. In an age when disinformation has become a weapon, every voice that speaks truth to power matters. We are proud to stand alongside those who refuse to be silenced.