‘Ukraine Needed a Global Voice,’ Kyiv Post Gave It One – CEO Tells Qatar Web Summit
That realization led Chenier and his team to shift Kyiv Post’s focus.
“We figured Ukraine didn’t need Kyiv Post just for local news – it needed a global voice. So, we cut back our presence in Ukraine while still reporting on it, and instead focused on getting the story out to the US, Europe, and Australia. We made a big change,” he said.
A big part of that shift was making Kyiv Post’s content more accessible. “We dropped the subscription model. The goal was to get as many people as possible to learn about Ukraine. Ukraine needed a global voice, and that became our mission. Three years later, Kyiv Post is doing great,” Chenier added.
Web Summit Qatar 2025 featured a lineup of top entrepreneurs, investors, and tech experts. Over 1,500 startups took part, with nearly half of them founded by women. The event also saw the signing of 56 new business agreements between Qatari institutions and international tech companies – double the amount from the previous year.
As Kyiv Post continues to grow globally, Chenier credits his strong partnership with Chief Editor Bohdan Nahaylo. “Bohdan and I work really well together. He handles the editorial side, and I focus on the business. We don’t mix those two things,” he said.
Source: Kyiv Post