Accreditation: Step-by-Step Guide
The Armed Forces of Ukraine provide accreditation for foreign journalists who want to cover the war on the frontlines.
To receive a digital press card, foreign reporters are required to fill out this form (DOCX file).
You need to download the form above, complete it, and send it to the email address newsmodu@gmail.com. With your request, you also need to attach:
Copy of your passport or a government-issued ID card;
Copy of your journalist / media ID;
A letter from the head / editor-in-chief of your outlet requesting accreditation (unless you are a freelancer);
A high-resolution photo.
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After the data is verified, you will receive a digital version of the press card, which you will need to show upon request of the military officials or law enforcement officers.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine remind you to be mindful of the risks to your life and health while covering the war. Ukraine’s military is not responsible for the life and health of journalists who report from active combat areas..
If you need to verify the validity of the accreditation, call +380894201864. You can also reach out to newsmodu@gmail.com for questions about accreditation.
Please note that the press card of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is valid for up to 12 months. Journalists might lose accreditation if they violate government-imposed rules of covering the war, such as by revealing confidential information.
If a journalist is reporting from a location that is not a combat zone, they are still required to apply for the accreditation with the Ministry of Defense.
There are three zones for media representatives in the war zone, as determined by military leadership:
Green zone
Yellow zone
Red zone
You can find the full text of the order of the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Army on the work of journalists during martial law in English here (PDF file).
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