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Julia Shramko

He is a production editor on the news feed at UNN news agency. She is responsible for monitoring information sources, publishing news, communicating with news journalists on operational tasks, making suggestions for comments and developing topics. She studied at Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National University. She majored in applied linguistics. She worked at the Volyn News Agency and VolynPost news agency.
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"This is not another Covid" - WHO chief sends message to Tenerife as hantavirus-stricken liner approachesPhoto

Three people have died due to a hantavirus outbreak. The head of the WHO will arrive in Tenerife to oversee the safe evacuation of passengers from the vessel MV Hondius.

Health • May 9, 05:58 PM • 6476 views
Iran can withstand US blockade for months - NBC News

Analysts believe that Tehran will withstand US pressure for several months. Despite the halting of tankers, the country is avoiding closing wells due to domestic consumption.

News of the World • May 9, 05:41 PM • 4471 views
The US has removed enriched uranium from Venezuela

13. 5 kg of enriched uranium was removed from a reactor in Venezuela to the United States. The operation was conducted jointly with the IAEA to ensure nuclear security in the region.

News of the World • May 9, 05:28 PM • 20702 views
Large-scale fires continue to be extinguished in the Polissya Nature Reserve and Chernihiv regionPhoto

A fire covering an area of 500 hectares is being liquidated in the Polissya Nature Reserve. Firefighters are also working in the Chornobyl zone and the Chernihiv region.

Society • May 9, 05:17 PM • 4571 views
Erdogan stated that Europe is "incomplete" without Turkey

President Erdogan called on the EU to develop ties with Ankara from the perspective of full membership to strengthen the European architecture. He believes that without Ankara, the bloc will be weak.

News of the World • May 9, 05:00 PM • 10709 views
No blackout schedules expected on Sunday - Ukrenergo

No electricity consumption restrictions are planned for Sunday, May 10. Ukrainians are asked to limit the use of powerful appliances from 18:00 to 22:00.

Society • May 9, 04:44 PM • 4338 views
Capital's subway system responds to death of person near metro station following public outcry

A person died suddenly near the Politekhnichnyi Instytut metro station. Due to the tragedy, the metro administration will review algorithms for defibrillator use and inter-service coordination.

Society • May 9, 04:35 PM • 18828 views
Ukraine is actively working on the repair of six highways, with the highest pace of work in the capital regionVideo

Since the beginning of the year, 9 million m² of pavement have been restored on state highways. By June, they plan to repair more than 10 million m² of roads in key regions.

Society • May 9, 04:24 PM • 4465 views
Poland is ready to host additional US troops in case of relocation from Germany

Poland is ready to host US troops from Germany to strengthen NATO's flank. Trump suggested such a possibility due to good relations with the Polish authorities.

Politics • May 9, 04:17 PM • 13199 views
King of Denmark tasks right-wing Defense Minister with forming a government

Troels Lund Poulsen has taken charge of government formation talks following the failure of Mette Frederiksen. A new cabinet could be formed without the Social Democrats.

News of the World • May 9, 04:00 PM • 11211 views
Zelenskyy is ready to meet with Putin anywhere, but not in Moscow – OP Advisor

Volodymyr Zelenskyy is ready to meet with Putin in any location except Moscow. The OP Advisor explained this by the status of the aggressor state's capital.

War in Ukraine • May 9, 03:54 PM • 4577 views
US and Iran may resume negotiations next week in Islamabad - WSJ

The parties are discussing a 14-point memorandum regarding the unblocking of ports and the nuclear program. Negotiations may begin next week in Islamabad.

News of the World • May 9, 03:50 PM • 3966 views
Prices for top-tier tickets to the 2026 World Cup final have tripled

FIFA has increased the price of tickets for the World Cup final in the USA to $32,970. Gianni Infantino called such a cost market-based and justified for the entertainment industry.

Sports • May 9, 03:32 PM • 5140 views
Zelenskyy sent a message to the new Prime Minister of Hungary

Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Péter Magyar on his appointment as Prime Minister of Hungary. Ukraine is ready for cooperation following the end of the Viktor Orbán era.

Politics • May 9, 03:18 PM • 14391 views
In Kyiv, an excavator rammed a patrol car, pushing it into a truck

On Bazhan Avenue, an excavator crashed into a police car, which was thrown into a truck. There were no casualties; an administrative protocol was drawn up against the driver.

Kyiv • May 9, 03:10 PM • 3763 views
A large-scale forest fire in the Chernobyl zone continues - hundreds of firefighters are working to extinguish itPhotoVideo

1,200 hectares of forest are burning in the Exclusion Zone due to wind and drought. 374 people are involved in extinguishing the fire; rescuers describe the situation as controlled.

Society • May 9, 03:04 PM • 4065 views
General Staff names front-line sectors with the highest number of enemy attacks

Since the beginning of the day, 51 combat engagements have been recorded at the front. More than half of the occupiers' attacks occurred in the Pokrovsk and Huiliaipole sectors.

War in Ukraine • May 9, 02:51 PM • 4193 views
EU welcomes "new chapter" as Magyar takes power as Hungary's new Prime Minister

The European Union hopes for a rapprochement with Hungary as Péter Magyar was sworn in as the country's Prime Minister, ending the 16-year rule of Viktor Orbán.

News of the World • May 9, 02:49 PM • 3751 views
Kremlin stated that Fico did not convey any messages from Zelenskyy to Putin

Yuri Ushakov stated that Robert Fico did not convey any messages from Zelenskyy to Putin. The Kremlin also confirmed the three-day duration of the May truce.

Politics • May 9, 02:38 PM • 4364 views
Search continues worldwide for passengers who disembarked before hantavirus outbreak on liner – what is known so farPhoto

Three people have died due to a hantavirus outbreak on the vessel MV Hondius. The WHO is in contact with officials from at least 12 countries monitoring citizens who have returned home; five Ukrainians are on board.

Health • May 8, 03:09 PM • 5383 views
Labour suffers defeat in UK local elections. Starmer says he will remain in officeVideo

Labour suffered defeat in local elections due to political U-turns and the war with Iran. Nigel Farage's party gained hundreds of new seats.

News of the World • May 8, 02:44 PM • 3538 views
Zelenskyy announced a Staff meeting following reports of "existing supply deficits" from combat brigades

The President visited combat brigades and noted existing supply deficits and the need to increase the production of unmanned systems. A Staff meeting will be held based on the results of these discussions.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 02:19 PM • 4121 views
"It was substantive" - Zelenskyy reveals details of Umerov's report on negotiations with Trump's representatives

Umerov held talks in the US with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Zelenskyy expects a strengthening of positions and progress in the release of prisoners.

Politics • May 8, 02:06 PM • 3460 views
"Tomorrow depends on what we hear today" - Zelenskyy makes a statement regarding May 9 following Russian shelling and assaults at the front

Zelenskyy announced mirror responses to Russian shelling and assaults. Ukraine's further steps will depend on today's news.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 01:58 PM • 48899 views
Large-scale forest fires continue in several regions, including the Chernobyl zone - SES showed footagePhotoVideo

Rescuers are extinguishing fires in forest areas in a number of regions. Extinguishing efforts are complicated by landmines in the territories and weather conditions.

Society • May 8, 01:50 PM • 11848 views
Ukraine's foreign trade falls into a $18.3 billion deficit - what was bought and sold most, and with whomPhoto

During the first four months of 2026, imports of goods totaled $32. 2 billion, while exports reached $13.9 billion. Ukraine's trade deficit increased by 59.1 percent.

Society • May 8, 12:24 PM • 2965 views
SBU confirmed strikes on an oil pumping station and, for the third time, an oil refinery in Perm

SBU drones hit an oil refinery and an oil station in Perm, 1,500 km from the border. A key oil processing unit and one of the reservoirs were damaged.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 11:59 AM • 3745 views
The US may resume ship escort operations in the Strait of Hormuz as early as this week - WSJ

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have lifted restrictions for the US military in the Strait of Hormuz. Operation Project Freedom could resume as early as this week.

News of the World • May 8, 11:53 AM • 2747 views
Operations at 13 Russian airports paralyzed after strike in RostovVideo

Due to a drone strike in Rostov, operations at 13 Russian airports have been suspended. More than 14,000 passengers are waiting for flights to resume or for flight changes.

News of the World • May 8, 11:38 AM • 3593 views
Retail fuel price reductions possible "in the coming weeks," but there is a caveat - NBU

The NBU forecasts a decrease in fuel prices in the coming weeks under favorable conditions. In April, annual inflation in Ukraine accelerated to 8.6%.

Economy • May 8, 11:14 AM • 3068 views