When was Interfax-Ukraine founded?
Interfax-Ukraine was founded on the 24th of November 1992, the year following Ukraine's independence in 1991. It was established by a team of ten people in Kharkiv before relocating to Kyiv in 1993.
Questions about Interfax-Ukraine
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What languages does Interfax-Ukraine publish in?
Interfax-Ukraine publishes in Ukrainian, Russian, English, and German. The agency offers over forty news products across these four languages.
Is Interfax-Ukraine part of the Russian Interfax group?
Interfax-Ukraine has denied affiliation with the non-state Russian group Interfax Information Services. The agency states that the only connections between the two organizations are a shared foreign sales system and editorial independence from one another.
Who founded and led Interfax-Ukraine?
Oleksandr Martynenko directed Interfax-Ukraine from its founding in 1992 to 1998, then again from 2003 until his death in 2024. He was succeeded by Yegor Boltrik.
Do Reuters and Bloomberg use Interfax-Ukraine as a source?
Yes. Reuters and Bloomberg have both used Interfax-Ukraine dispatches in their news coverage from Ukraine.
How many staff does Interfax-Ukraine have?
As of the end of February 2022, Interfax-Ukraine employed 105 people. The agency also owns a 50-seat press centre.