Russia has a history of extraordinary secrecy over its wartime losses. When it invaded Ukraine, senior correspondent Olga Ivshina of the BBC, with the help of partners and volunteers, began meticulously verifying and counting Russian losses. Olga and her team's work has so far identified more than 25,000 named individuals – setting a bare minimum of Russian casualties. Their work provides hard evidence of the war’s impact on Russian forces and has brought answers to many grieving families. Olga’s reporting sheds light on the changing face of the Russian army and the human cost of this conflict.
In this episode, Head of EBU Moscow Kate de Pury speaks with BBC Senior Correspondent Olga Ivshina about her remarkable investigation.

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Eurovision News Podcast: A behind-the-scenes look at public service media news
The Eurovision News Podcast is a bi-monthly podcast that explores how public service media organizations across Europe and beyond deliver trustworthy and reliable news to their audiences. Each episode features an interview with a guest who shares their insights, experiences, and challenges in their area of expertise. The podcast covers topics such as media freedom and safety, misinformation and disinformation, audience engagement and trust, digital transformation and sustainability. The podcast is produced by the EBU, the world’s leading alliance of public service media. If you are interested in journalism and public service media, this podcast is for you. Tune in and learn from the best practices, innovations, and collaborations of public service media around the world.Listen on
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