The journalists from Ukraine were recognized with a special citation for their reporting on the Russian invasion, while the Pulitzer board honored the 12 journalists who lost their lives covering the Ukraine war. The annual Pulitzer Prizes are highly esteemed in US journalism, with a particular emphasis on the public service award. This year, the Washington Post received this award for their coverage of the siege on the US Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump, leading to the official election of Joe Biden. The Washington Post was acknowledged for their detailed account of the events on January 6, 2021, providing a comprehensive understanding of one of the nation's darkest days. Additionally, a team of photographers from Getty Images were awarded a Pulitzer for their breaking news photography of the same events. In feature photography, a team of Reuters photographers, including the late Danish Siddiqui who died last July while covering the war in Afghanistan, won the Pulitzer Prize for their coverage of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic in India. Reuters was also recognized as a finalist for their images depicting climate change worldwide. The Pulitzer was awarded for their images of the devastation caused by COVID-19 in India, which were praised for their balance of intimacy and tragedy. Along with Siddiqui, the honored photographers were Adnan Abidi, Sanna Irshad Mattoo, and Amit Dave. Reuters Editor-in-Chief Alessandra Galloni stated that the world became more aware of the severity of India's outbreak through the documentation provided by Reuters photographers. Galloni also mentioned that Siddiqui's exceptional work being recognized in this manner is a tribute to his lasting impact on the field of photojournalism. Siddiqui was part of the Reuters team that previously won the Pulitzer Prize in 2018 for their coverage of the Rohingya refugee crisis. Reuters, a unit of Thomson Reuters, won its 10th Pulitzer Prize, marking the seventh in the last five years. The New York Times has won a total of 135 Pulitzers since 1917, with three more awards this year. The Times received recognition for national reporting on fatal police traffic stops, international reporting on US air war failures in the Middle East, and criticism for writings on race in arts and culture. Additionally, the Times was named a finalist in two other categories. Reporter Andrea Elliott also won a Pulitzer Prize in general nonfiction for her book "Invisible Child," based on a series published by the newspaper in 2013. The Pulitzer board acknowledged the difficult and perilous conditions faced by journalists worldwide, citing instances of journalists being killed or targeted in various countries. The special recognition for Ukrainian journalists praised their bravery and dedication in reporting truthfully during the conflict with Russia. The Pulitzer Prizes, which have been awarded since 1917, were created by Joseph Pulitzer to support journalism education and recognize excellence in various fields. Today, the prizes encompass a wide range of categories in media, writing, and photography, as well as awards in books, drama, and music. A group primarily composed of senior editors from top US media outlets and academics oversees the judging process that selects the winners.