Yuliana Skibitska

Editor-in-Chief

I was born and raised in Zaporizhzhia and worked in journalism since 2012. I started my career at the local wired station Radio Try and the newspaper Mriya. In 2014, I moved to Kyiv and worked for the newspaper Segodnya, Hromadske TV, wrote for Ukrainska Pravda, Charitum, Liga.net, The Guardian, PenOpp, and others.

In 2019, I joined Babel as an editor, later became a deputy editor-in-chief at Zaborona, and then returned to Babel. In 2020, I won the Honour of the Profession award in the Constructive Journalism category.

Currently, I teach two courses for aspiring journalists at Kyiv Media School and collaborate with the History Unit project by n-ost.

Publications of the author

US-born artist Maya Hayuk always maintained a deep bond with Ukraine. After 2022, she reconnected with her homeland on a whole new level. Here is her story
In 1944, Maya Hayuk’s parents fled war-torn Ukraine. Eight decades later, their American-born daughter returned to her ancestral homeland by choice. Over the years, she...
What women and their children experience in emigration: rights advocate Anastasiia Podorozhnia shares her perspective
Anastasiia Podorozhnia initially created Martynka as a space where Ukrainians could get answers to simple, everyday questions. Over time, the initiative grew into...
Polish-Ukrainian relations are facing yet another crisis. Journalist Olena Babakova breaks down what is driving it and what is at stake
Following the full-scale invasion, Poland became the primary refuge for millions of Ukrainians. But in just a few years, Polish public sentiment has noticeably shifted....
Artist Daria Alyoshkina introduced Ukrainian vytynankas to the world. She died suddenly at 44. A year ago, YB spoke with her. We are publishing this interview in memory of Daria
On August 15, 2026, artist Daria Alyoshkina died in Ukraine. She was remembered around the world as one of the most prominent masters of vytynanka. It is a traditional form...
Ukraine opens arms exports, but there are nuances. Why this matters both to us and to the West — an in-depth analysis
Just a few years ago, Ukraine was solely a recipient of Western military aid. Today, it’s rapidly transforming into a major arms manufacturer and a potential global...
Russians are abducting Ukrainian children. Director Tetiana Khodakivska and three EU countries tell the story of this war crime in a film — interview
Tetiana Khodakivska is a Ukrainian film director and a member of the European Film Academy and the Ukrainian Film Academy. One of her major works is the documentary ...
TikTok is obsessed with vertical series, from action stories to dramas featuring fruit as the main characters. Holywater main producer Julia Smyrnova explains why
A hitman in love with his target, a hockey player hiding his feelings for the team captain, and a bride who runs away from her wedding only to end up in the lair of a...
Ukraine is still just learning to speak about its losses. How the politics of memory is being shaped, explains historian Anton Liagusha in the 9th episode of “HERE&THERE”
Ukraine is creating a new culture of memory right during the war—without ready-made rules, a finalized state policy, and historical distance. Ahead lie years of discussions...