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Following Russian Journalist Elena Kostyuchenko’s Account of Being Poisoned in Germany, PEN America Raises Concern About Transnational Attacks

Press ReleaseAugust 17, 2023

“The apparent poisoning of journalist Elena Kostyuchenko is a threat against anyone writing and speaking truthfully—from anywhere—about the Russian government,” said Polina Sadovskaya, PEN America’s Eurasia and advocacy director.… More

PEN America Speaks: How We Defended and Celebrated Free Expression The Week of July 24

July 28, 2023

PEN America works tirelessly to defend free expression, support persecuted writers, and promote literary culture. Here are some of the latest ways PEN America is speaking out. PEN America hosted… More

PEN America Mourns the Death of Prize-Winning Ukrainian Author and PEN-Ukraine Member Victoria Amelina

Press ReleaseJuly 2, 2023

Polina Sadovskaya, Eurasia director at PEN America, said: “Victoria Amelina was a celebrated Ukrainian author who turned her distinct and powerful voice to investigate and expose war crimes after… More

PEN America: “Regrettable” that Elizabeth Gilbert Delayed Publication of New Novel Set in Russia

Press ReleaseJune 12, 2023

"It is regrettable that Elizabeth Gilbert felt it necessary to delay the publication of a novel set in Russia.   Ukrainians have suffered immeasurably, and Gilbert's decision in the face of online… More

Russian Independent Media Archive Preserves More Than Two Decades of History

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The new Russian Independent Media Archive is working to recover and offer safekeeping for the work of 70-plus Russian news outlets. More

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PEN America delegation to Ukraine bears witness to bravery of writers and citizens

AdvocacyDecember 7, 2022

A delegation from PEN America that included prominent writers Barbara Demick, Dave Eggers, and Peter Godwin visited Kyiv and witnessed the resilience of Ukrainian artists and writers.  More

PEN America Condemns State-Sponsored Execution of Ukrainian Orchestra Conductor for Reportedly Refusing Concert in Russian-Occupied City of Kherson

Press ReleaseOctober 18, 2022

Ukrainian and international artists and writers were swift in their condemnation of Kerpatenko’s murder: “The history of Russia imposing a ‘comply or die’ policy against artists is nothing new.… More

New Financial Help to Sustain Ukraine Artists, as War Tears Apart Their Creative Practice

Press ReleaseSeptember 13, 2022

Julie Trebault, ARC director, said: “The war in Ukraine has torn apart the lives of Ukrainians, including many artists, who, despite the brutality, have lent their talent and courage… More

PEN America Denounces Propaganda Against and Russian Imprisonment of Ukrainian Activist

Press ReleaseJuly 18, 2022

“The sudden onslaught of propaganda against Butkevych is full of lies, and his service in the field of human rights is not a ‘cover’ for anything. ” said Polina… More

PEN America Calls Kidnapping of Ukrainian Writer Volodymyr Vakulenko “Horrifying”

Press ReleaseApril 11, 2022

“The kidnapping of Volodymyr Vakulenko and his son Vitalii is simply horrific,” said Polina Sadovskaya, director of Eurasia Programs at PEN America. “It is crucial that the investigation into… More

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