Dylan Carter
Investigative Journalist
OSINT Specialist
Cross-Border Reporter
With nearly a decade of experience uncovering global stories, I specialise in investigating Russia’s sanctions regime, European industry, and international influence operations.
Based in Brussels, I have reported from across Europe and Ukraine, exposing hidden networks of power and corruption. My work has been featured in De Standaard, De Morgen, The Kyiv Independent, EUobserver, and more.
What are the highlights of my career?
✔ Lead investigator on one of Europe’s most ambitious data-driven investigations into Russian military procurement
✔ My investigations have been published across five languages in leading European outlets
✔ 6,000+ edited articles for international media and government clients
✔ University Lecturer at Thomas More, Belgium, and Kyiv School of Economics
✔ Founder of OSINT Russia Hub: A resource for investigators tracking Russian networks
Why am I a journalist?
I believe investigative journalism is more than just reporting—it’s about making sense of chaos and holding power accountable. Whether uncovering financial flows behind Russia’s arms industry, measuring deforestation from space, exposing human trafficking gangs, or holding governments to account, my goal is to bring truth to light.
What kind of investigations do I work on?
- Data-driven investigations: I combine traditional journalism with OSINT techniques, data analysis, python resources, corporate research, and financial tracking tools to uncover hidden networks, whether that’s machinery smuggling networks, fronts for drug trafficking or mapping Russian influence networks.
- Cross-border collaborations: I work with investigative teams across Europe to tackle complex international stories. I have been the recipient of several prestigious international grants and worked with journalists from across the world.
- Russia focus: I am predominantly a Russia specialist, leveraging Russia-specific data tools, leaked documents and other resources to create stories relating to Russia’s continued aggression in Ukraine and elsewhere
- Environmental journalism: I am now branching into environmental investigations, looking particularly at the effect of intensive farming on deforestation in Asia.
Do you do media appearances?
Yes! I am free to discuss the war in Ukraine, sanctions on Russia, the Ukrainian economy and light industry, Belgian and Ukrainian politics, and variety of other topics. See my recent media appearances on my Portfolio page. To enquire about a media appearance, please send me an email.
Who have I worked with?
My clients include: De Morgen, De Standaard, Radio Free Europe, The Kyiv Independent, The Kyiv Post, IRPI Media, Unherd, Espreso.TV, EUobserver, The Brussels Times, and Brussels Morning. More clients, including public sector clients, are available upon request.
Explore My Portfolio
Browse my latest investigations, features, media appearances, and more.