Q&A with former defense reporter Illia Ponomarenko on his memoir of wartime Kyiv ‘I Will Show You How It Was’ (Patreon)

Dear Kyiv Independent community members,

We’re excited to welcome our former defense reporter Illia Ponomarenko back for another Q&A, centered on the release of his memoir “I Will Show You How It Was: The Story of Wartime Kyiv.” 

In the days leading up to Russia’s full-scale invasion, experts frequently predicted that Kyiv would fall in three days. Illia countered this narrative with his op-ed, arguing that even if Russia attacked, Ukraine’s fall was not predestined. “I Will Show You How It Was” gives Illia’s day-by-day recollection of the earliest days of the all-out war, showing how Ukraine managed to keep Kyiv out of Russia’s hands, as well as the earliest days of the Kyiv Independent. 

During the Q&A, Illia will answer your questions about his upcoming book, recount stories from the first days of Russia’s full-scale invasion, and share his experiences as a defense reporter. 

“I Will Show You How It Was” is available for pre-order until May 6, and our members are eligible for a 15% discount with the code KYIV15 on the publisher’s website. 

You can also read Illia’s most recent op-ed for the Kyiv Independent, where he argues that though the war seems bleak now, it’s not hopeless, especially when considering the first days of the full-scale invasion and Kyiv’s refusal to fall. 

Register for the Q&A and submit your questions here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ye11MpolRz2XCwbxrrc87g

After registering, you will immediately receive the meeting information and will automatically be sent a one-hour reminder.

The event is scheduled for Thursday, May 16, at 8 p.m. Kyiv time (1 p.m. EDT).

Thank you for your support, and we hope to see you there!