News of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine last week will have been impossible to miss. It is the most significant military attack in Europe since World War 2.
Wherever you are in the world covering the conflict, take some time to consider the best use of language and ways to keep yourselves safe. Freelance journalist Devin Windelspecht covers all that and more in an article for IJNet, providing expert insights from two journalists reporting closely on the invasion.
Be especially careful with translations, he warns, as that can unintentionally spread misinformation if not double-checked. This is all too easy in a rapidly developing story and if your newsroom does not have a native speaker to hand.
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