In early September 1914, a frightened cyclist arrived in Lytchakiv, a suburb of Lviv, which was then called “Lemberg” under the Austro-Hungarian Empire. A Polish man named Bogdan Krzysztofowicz intervened by causing the cyclist to fall, then aimed his revolver at the man’s head, ordered him to be quiet, and handed him over to the military. Despite Krzysztofowicz’s actions and reassurances in the press, rumors of an approaching Russian offensive spread rapidly. Lviv’s residents rushed to the trains, while people from Lytchakiv gathered in the city, hoping the enemy would be stopped nearby. However, the Austro-Hungarian army, already weakened from battles in Galicia, decided to retreat. As a result, Lviv fell to Russian forces on September 3, 1914, without significant resistance. The first historical occupation of Lviv by the Russians lasted nearly ten months and had a devastating impact on the local population. The occupying administration targeted Jews and, especially, Ukrainians. Methods such as kidnappings, repression, censorship, media closures, forced Russification, poverty, and curfews were already being used. All of these actions were justified under the banner of “liberation” and “recovery,” similar to how such rhetoric is used today. In 2000, journalist Georgiy Gongadze founded the online newspaper Ukrainian Truth. He was assassinated the same year while investigating government corruption. Despite its focus on national issues, the publication has managed to maintain its impartiality and independence over the years. Ukrainian Truth continues to report on matters relevant to Ukraine’s identity and sovereignty, reflecting the country’s ongoing struggles and aspirations.