ARD's Rockstar Journalist Wins Top Honor
In a world where truth often takes a backseat to propaganda, ARD's Moscow correspondent Ina Ruck emerges as a shining beacon of journalistic integrity. At 61 years old, this fearless reporter was crowned "Journalist of the Year" by "Medium Magazin" in 2023. Despite the looming threat of arrest as an "enemy agent" and the suppressive environment that Silenced Putin's Russia, Ina continues to deliver unbiased, factual tales that offer a chilling yet realistic glimpse into Putin's dominion.
The jury, mesmerized by Ina's tenacity, applauded her exceptional ability to walk an intimidating tightrope between her duty to inform and the "unspeakable." This prestigious honor has been bestowed upon journalists like Philipp Peyman Engel and the duo from the "Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger," Carsten Fiedler and Sarah Brasack, for over a decade now.
In a realm teeming with challenges, Claus Kleber, a venerable foreign correspondent and TV anchor, was honored with the "Lifetime achievement" award for his unparalleled contributions to German television. Famous for his unique, genre-defying style on ZDF's "Heute-Journal," Kleber captivated audiences with a mix of serious news reporting, sharp wit, and unyielding composure.
Facing the Frontlines of Truth:
Ina Ruck's stirring odyssey through Russia's murky terrain isn't an isolated incident. Behind their investigative lenses, journalists around the globe encounter danger and resistance in their pursuit of truth and justice. The Amnesty Media Awards 2025 emphatically recognize these brave professionals who, in the face of disquieting risks, powerfully illustrate human rights abuses and hold powerful entities accountable[1].
This pioneering spirit is deeply engrained in the DNA of journalism itself, a professions where the stakes are high and the call to duty unwavering. Much like Ina Ruck, the journalists who receive the Amnesty Media Awards walk an intense and often perilous path, illuminating the injustices within our world and ensuring that the truth prevails over terror.
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Originally published in Stern magazine, moved and restructured for brevity and flow.
