CultureKyiv Independent wins 2026 Online Journalism Award for revenue strategy innovation

The Kyiv Independent has received the Online News Association’s 2026 award for Innovation in Revenue Strategy in the Medium Newsroom category. Judges highlighted its free-to-read membership model. Membership grew 78% in 2025, while reader support accounted for about 70% of funding.

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