To write the war, document it and unpack its roots and complexities amidst a broader historical arc. To give it a human face made up of so many shattered trajectories, to show resistance and decipher what underlies hatred or indifference. To hand the mic to new voices, and tackle waves of disinformation… To then face the long-term reality… The role of the media is as crucial as it is delicate in the analysis of the war in Ukraine and its consequences in Europe. How does an event of such magnitude disrupt editorial practices? What can the media do to accompany citizens in their understanding of current upheavals, in the context of rising tensions and a shifting geopolitical equilibrium? This café debate will round off the “European Dialogues” in Vilnius by stressing the importance of access to information and knowledge.