Olga Golovina

Editorial Coordinator

Olga Golovina is editorial coordinator of IWPR’s Ukraine Justice Report. With more than 20 years experience working as a journalist and editor in Ukrainian print and TV, she has covered a wide range of stories across Europe, Russia and the Caucasus.

Stories by the Author

Dry sunflowers hang their heads as a destroyed Russian tank points towards a former frontline on March 06, 2023 in the Kharkiv region of northeastern Ukraine.

Dry sunflowers hang their heads as a destroyed Russian tank points towards a former frontline on March 06, 2023 in the Kharkiv region of northeastern Ukraine. © John Moore/Getty Images

Ukraine: The Frustrating Pace of Justice

The length of time needed to build a case and follow due process is challenging for many victims and their families.

25 Apr 23

A woman cries while being evacuated from her home on March 06, 2023 in Kupiansk, Ukraine. Volunteers from the European Traditions of Charity (ETOC) have been evacuating vulnerable civilians from Kupiansk due to Russian shelling of the town to the relatively safer regional capital of Kharkiv.

A woman cries while being evacuated from her home on March 06, 2023 in Kupiansk, Ukraine. Volunteers from the European Traditions of Charity (ETOC) have been evacuating vulnerable civilians from Kupiansk due to Russian shelling of the town to the relatively safer regional capital of Kharkiv. © John Moore/Getty Images

Prosecuting Sexual Violence in Ukraine

“Every mistake can be fatal for the human psyche.”

14 Mar 23

A woman holds her dog while being evacuated from her home due to Russian invasion on March 06, 2023 in Kupiansk, Ukraine.

A woman holds her dog while being evacuated from her home due to Russian invasion on March 06, 2023 in Kupiansk, Ukraine. © John Moore/Getty Images

Ukraine: Sexual Violence as a Weapon of War

Police, prosecutors and civil society groups are developing dedicated protocols to deal with an expected surge of cases.

7 Mar 23

Two Kyiv residents pose in front of the Christmas tree set up in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv. It is a subdued festivity: a sober tree has replaced the traditional light show and Christmas village in the majestic Santa Sophia square.

Two Kyiv residents pose in front of the Christmas tree set up in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv. It is a subdued festivity: a sober tree has replaced the traditional light show and Christmas village in the majestic Santa Sophia square. © Dmytro Larin

Ukraine: “No One Can Steal Our Christmas Spirit”

Ukrainians remain defiant as they brace for what will be a tough holiday season.

23 Dec 22

As Ukraine braces for its toughest winter yet, bundled up children walk in a village about 20km from the Russian border. It was occupied by the Russians for six months and liberated during Ukraine's counteroffensive in the east.

As Ukraine braces for its toughest winter yet, bundled up children walk in a village about 20km from the Russian border. It was occupied by the Russians for six months and liberated during Ukraine's counteroffensive in the east. © Olga Golovina/IWPR

How Ukraine is Preparing for Winter

Concerted Russian attacks on critical infrastructure means that millions risk being left without electricity, water and heat over the coming months.

15 Dec 22

Digitally altered photo of a road sign that has been replaced with profanities directed at Russian forces.

Digitally altered photo of a road sign that has been replaced with profanities directed at Russian forces. © The State Agency of Automobile Roads of Ukraine, ukravtodor.gov.ua

Laughing at Russia: Ukraine’s Secret Weapon

As well as buoying public spirits, humour has become a key element of the information war.

22 Nov 22

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