Bezos’ Washington Post Axes Kyiv Bureau Amid Mass Layoffs, Sparks Outrage
Amidst the intensifying winter of the ongoing war, The Washington Post has closed its Kyiv bureau, a decision that has deeply affected its local staff. This closure is part of broader layoffs impacting over 300 journalists, as the newspaper shifts its focus to national politics, business, and health. This strategic pivot follows previous shifts in editorial direction under Jeff Bezos’s ownership, including a stated commitment to personal liberties and free markets in the opinion section. Despite the bureau’s closure, local staff are expected to continue their work in some capacity.
John Q. Hosedrinker