Alkis Konstantinidis (b. 1984) is a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning Chief Photographer for Reuters, based in Athens, Greece.
Konstantinidis began his career as a freelancer in 2009 and joined Reuters in 2014 in Greece, where he covered the country’s dire economic crisis and the subsequent mass exodus of refugees to Europe. In 2016, he was part of the Pulitzer Prize-winning team of breaking news photography for the coverage of the European refugee crisis and in 2019 for the coverage of the Mexican migrant caravan. In 2023, he won the regional award in the Singles category for Europe.
Throughout his career, Konstantinidis has covered major stories around the world, including the wars in Ukraine and Iraq, the 2011 Egyptian uprising, wildfires in Australia and Greece, the Rohingya refugee crisis in Bangladesh, the food insecurity crisis in Madagascar, as well as the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, and the Olympic Games in Rio and Tokyo.
Only the dead have seen the end of the war
It has been nearly three years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began. What many initially believed would be a swift Russian victory has instead revealed the unyielding resistance and resilience of the Ukrainian people.
But this resilience has come at a heavy cost.
Death, loss and fear have become a daily reality for Ukrainians living under the constant threat of incoming missiles and ammunition. Families mourn their loved ones, while others seek shelter underground, clinging to hope in the face of unimaginable hardship. Despite this, the people of Ukraine have shown remarkable strength, standing firm against overwhelming odds as they navigate an uncertain future.
The outcome of this war will not only shape the future of Ukraine but could redefine the balance of power and freedom in the region for generations to come.
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