Constant Méheut

I am a reporter for The New York Times, currently covering the war in Ukraine.

What I Cover

I write about all kinds of events in Ukraine: battlefield developments, attacks on civilian centers, efforts to sustain a war-torn economy, foreign and domestic policy, and more. While much of my coverage is driven by breaking news, I also try to take a broader look at the course of the war and its impact on Ukrainian society, economy and politics, whether it’s the fall of Ukraine’s oligarchs, concerns about a new mobilization bill or grass roots campaigns to raise money for the army.

My Background

I joined The Times in 2020 as a reporter covering France, where I grew up. I reported on the country’s landmark terrorism trials, sexual abuse in Paris’s intellectual circles, and the country’s colonial legacy. I also covered the 2022 presidential campaign and the rise of the French far right. In 2023, I was part of a team that won the Hillman Prize for Newspaper Journalism for a series on Haiti and the enormous sums the country was forced to pay to its former French enslavers.

I graduated from HEC Paris with a master’s degree in business. I also hold a master’s degree in political philosophy from La Sorbonne University in Paris.

Journalistic Ethics

As a Times journalist, I am committed to the standards of integrity outlined in our Ethical Journalism handbook. I strive to be meticulous, fair and empathetic in my work. I do not shy away from difficult questions in my reporting, while trying to convey that stories are often complex and nuanced.

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Latest

Ukraine Warns of Deepening Russian Threat in the North
Analysts say an offensive in the Kharkiv or Sumy regions could stretch Ukrainian troops to the breaking point and allow Moscow to punch through.
By Constant Méheut
Calls Mount to Let Ukraine Strike Russia With Western Weapons
The U.S. and other allies have banned Ukraine from firing Western weapons into Russia. Kyiv says that has handcuffed its ability to prevent cross-border attacks.
By Constant Méheut
Russia Bombs Hardware Superstore in Kharkiv, Killing 12, Ukraine Says
It was the latest attack in a sustained bombing campaign that has made life increasingly dangerous for civilians in the northeastern Ukrainian city.
By Constant Méheut
Ukraine Steps Up Attacks With U.S. Long-Range Missiles
The assaults have hit military targets in Russian-occupied territory in Ukraine. Pressure is now mounting on Washington to let Kyiv fire the missiles into Russia itself.
By Constant Méheut
Ukraine Starts Freeing Some Prisoners to Join Its Military
Nearly 350 inmates have been freed under a new law that allows them to serve in exchange for the possibility of parole, the country’s justice minister said.
By Constant Méheut
Advancing Russian Troops Threaten to Reverse Some of Ukraine’s Hard-Won Gains
Such losses could hurt Ukrainian morale as Russia makes advances all along the front line.
By Constant Méheut
Russian Forces Close In on Ukrainian Town in Northeast
Vovchansk has been a prime target of Russia’s offensive in the northeast as it seeks to push back Ukrainian troops from the border.
By Constant Méheut
Faced With a Russian Onslaught, Ukraine Struggles to Keep the Lights On
The government has for the first time ordered nationwide rolling blackouts for Monday night to conserve energy.
By Maria Varenikova, Constant Méheut and Nataliia Novosolova
Russia and Ukraine Engage in Dueling Air Assaults Behind the Front Lines
Both sides have been looking for ways to inflict damage beyond the battlefield, targeting military logistics hubs and urban centers.
By Constant Méheut
A Boxing Victory Offers Hope to War-Weary Ukrainians
The Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk became the world’s undisputed heavyweight champion on Sunday. The victory has lifted morale in a country struggling to contain Russian advances on the battlefield.
By Constant Méheut, Maria Varenikova and Nataliia Novosolova