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Stepan Haftko

He graduated from Lviv Franko University with a degree in Philology. From 2014 to 2023, he was a serviceman. He is one of the creators of the news portal "Khmelnychchyna Pivnich". After being discharged from the Armed Forces of Ukraine, he worked in online publications such as Censor.NET, Novyny.LIVE, Glavred, and Ukrainska Pravda. He specializes in military topics and politics.
Author's articles
Netanyahu and Trump to discuss "Iranian threat" and future of Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu will visit the US next week to meet with Donald Trump. The main topics will be Iran's nuclear activity in light of its recent missile exercises, as well as the transition to the next stage of Trump's "Plan" for Gaza.

Politics • 08:56 PM • 1682 views
Trump blocked 5 large-scale wind projects due to "national security threat"

The US has suspended the lease of five major offshore wind farms along the US East Coast. The reason cited was classified risks identified by the Pentagon related to radar interference.

News of the World • 08:50 PM • 1632 views
End of an Era at ULA: Tory Bruno Resigns After 12 Years at the Helm

Tory Bruno has stepped down as CEO of United Launch Alliance. His resignation comes amid increasing competition and the company's transition to the new Vulcan rocket.

News of the World • 08:41 PM • 1636 views
Energy for AI: Alphabet acquires developer Intersect for $4.75 billion

Alphabet acquired Intersect for $4. 75 billion to address the electricity shortage needed for the development of AI technologies. Intersect will operate independently, diversifying energy sources and curbing electricity prices.

Technologies • 08:30 PM • 1270 views
General Staff: 190 combat engagements, the enemy is trying to break through the defense in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions

Over the past day, 190 combat engagements took place, the enemy is actively using equipment and aviation. The most difficult situation is in the Pokrovsk direction, where 56 attacks have been recorded.

War in Ukraine • 08:14 PM • 1648 views
Pentagon uncovers China's secret silos with a hundred missiles near Mongolia

The Pentagon has discovered over 100 DF-31 solid-fuel missiles in China's secret silos on the border with Mongolia. Beijing is modernizing its nuclear arsenal faster than any other nation in the world and will have over 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030.

Politics • 08:00 PM • 2370 views
Spy scandal in Italy turned out to be a "glitch" – no Russian drones found over EU nuclear center

The Milan prosecutor's office concluded that 21 alleged cases of Russian drones flying over the European Joint Research Centre (JRC) were a technical error. The security system of the JRC nuclear site produced false positives due to a common GSM signal booster.

News of the World • 07:34 PM • 1992 views
Mercedes-Benz to pay almost $150 million for emissions manipulation

Mercedes-Benz has reached a $149. 6 million settlement in the US over the use of illegal software that concealed the true level of pollution from diesel engines. Almost 40,000 cars in the US were equipped with devices that understated emissions during inspections.

Auto • December 22, 07:20 PM • 1836 views
In Ecuador, 11 soldiers received maximum sentences for torturing and killing four children

An Ecuadorian court sentenced 11 servicemen to 34 years in prison for the violent abduction and murder of four minors. The tragedy occurred in December 2024 in Guayaquil, when the children were detained by a military patrol.

News of the World • December 22, 07:01 PM • 2414 views
A ground drone of the Third Army Corps held a position on the front line for 45 days on its own

The DevDroid TW 12. 7 ground robotic complex performed tasks on the front line for a month and a half. The robot thwarted attempts by the occupiers to break through, allowing the soldiers of the Third Army Corps to hold their positions without losses.

War in Ukraine • December 22, 06:50 PM • 2554 views
Shark attacks 17 swimmers in California: woman missing

In California, a shark attacked a group of 17 swimmers, leaving a 55-year-old woman missing. The US Coast Guard is conducting a large-scale search operation, and beaches are closed.

Society • December 22, 06:22 PM • 3136 views
Car thief courses on YouTube: 11-year-old driver stages large-scale police chase in OhioVideo

In Ohio, an 11-year-old boy, having learned to hotwire cars from YouTube, staged a police chase. The car, which also contained children aged 8 and 12, crashed into a house.

News of the World • December 22, 06:12 PM • 2288 views
AmericaFest Blunder: Nicki Minaj Accidentally Calls J.D. Vance a "Murderer" in Front of Charlie Kirk's Widow

Famous singer and rapper Nicki Minaj accidentally called US Vice President J. D. Vance a "murderer" during a TV show, the star misspoke.

News of the World • December 22, 05:50 PM • 8942 views
Consoles become a luxury: AI boom deprives gamers of cheap memory

The world is experiencing a shortage of DRAM chips, threatening the PlayStation, Xbox, and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 markets with a new price hike. Memory manufacturers are reorienting towards high-profit solutions for AI data centers, reducing the production of consumer devices.

Technologies • December 22, 05:22 PM • 2670 views
Pope Leo appoints bishops in the US who openly criticize Trump

Pope Leo has appointed 13 new bishops in the US, 10 of whom have condemned the Trump administration's immigration policy. The Church's new line expands the concept of pro-life, equating humane treatment of immigrants with the protection of life from conception to death.

Politics • December 22, 05:12 PM • 3074 views
Second phase of Gaza peace expected in early 2026 – Turkish Foreign Ministry

Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan stated that the transition to the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement is expected in early 2026. The main priority at this stage is the transfer of Gaza's administration to a Palestinian group.

Politics • December 22, 04:55 PM • 2550 views
Turkish intelligence captured ISIS leader on the Afghan-Pakistani border

Turkish intelligence detained Mehmet Goren, an ISIS member, on the Afghan-Pakistani border. He was planning terrorist attacks in Turkey, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and European countries.

News of the World • December 22, 04:40 PM • 2750 views
Thailand and Cambodia will once again try to agree on a real ceasefire

Thailand and Cambodia will resume talks this week to develop detailed measures for lasting peace after border clashes. The Thai Foreign Minister criticized the October agreement, calling it vague and concluded for the sake of the American leader's presence.

Politics • December 22, 04:25 PM • 3136 views
Response to escalation and "purge" in air defense: Zelenskyy held a Staff meeting on strengthening Odesa region and striking the enemy's rearPhoto

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a Staff meeting dedicated to the situation at the front, strengthening the air defense of Odesa region, and the strategy of long-range strikes against the Russian Federation. The head of state announced a change in the leadership of the "South" Air Command to increase the effectiveness of air defense.

War in Ukraine • December 22, 03:58 PM • 2902 views
"There is no power plant in Ukraine that has not been damaged" - Zelenskyy awarded energy workers

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded specialists in the energy sector on their professional holiday. He emphasized that every operating energy facility is the result of superhuman efforts by repair crews who restore what has been destroyed under the constant threat of shelling.

Society • December 22, 03:48 PM • 2470 views
Ukraine retains 28th place in FIFA ranking ahead of crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers

The Ukrainian national football team remained in 28th place in the FIFA ranking with 1557. 47 points, occupying 14th position among European teams. This comes ahead of the March play-off matches for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, where Ukraine will play Sweden, and then the winner of the Poland-Albania pair.

Sports • December 22, 03:36 PM • 2298 views
War instead of career: South Africa tries to free its citizens who were tricked into fighting for Russia

17 young South Africans fell victim to a recruitment scam and ended up on the front lines as part of Russian troops. The South African government officially confirmed that it has been dealing with this case since November 6.

News of the World • December 22, 03:21 PM • 2928 views
Paramount goes all-in: Billionaire Ellison personally guarantees $40 billion for Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition

Paramount has updated its offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery with Larry Ellison's personal guarantee of $40.4 billion. The total value of the deal is $78 billion, exceeding Netflix's offer.

Culture • December 22, 02:57 PM • 3582 views
Budanov named Ukraine's main failure during the war

The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, called the state's inability to effectively encourage the population to mobilize the biggest failure of the information front. He noted that Ukraine demonstrates daily progress at the technological and intelligence levels.

War in Ukraine • December 22, 02:37 PM • 13298 views
Budanov warned about Russia's preparation for an attack on Europe as early as 2027

The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that Russia is preparing for an open conflict with Europe, moving the possible attack date from 2030 to 2027. Moscow considers the European community "weak and divided."

Politics • December 22, 02:34 PM • 5984 views
"New impetus and energy": Budanov optimistically assessed the Trump team's participation in peace talks

The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, joined negotiations with the American Trump delegation, expressing optimism. He spoke of positive shifts and a focus on strong security guarantees.

Politics • December 22, 02:22 PM • 3254 views
Scientists have learned to convert carbon dioxide into plastic and food

Researchers have developed a biological mechanism, ReForm, that converts formate from CO2 into acetyl-CoA, a basic building block for living cells. This system allows for the production of raw materials for cosmetics, food products, and bioplastics, functioning more efficiently than natural organisms.

Technologies • December 22, 01:57 PM • 2180 views
H3 mission failure: Japanese rocket fails to put navigation satellite into orbitVideo

The Japanese H3 rocket failed during the launch of the Michibiki 5 satellite due to a malfunction in the second stage, leading to the loss of the strategic spacecraft. This is the second failure for the H3 rocket since its debut, interrupting a series of successful missions.

News of the World • December 22, 01:46 PM • 2392 views
Russians turn Ukrainians into a tool of propaganda and a "human shield" - Trehubov on the abduction from Hrabovske

Viktor Trehubov, head of the communications department of the Joint Forces Group, stated that the forced removal of about 50 residents of the village of Hrabovske, Sumy region, is a planned provocation. The occupiers use civilians as a "human shield" for manipulation on the battlefield and in the information space.

War in Ukraine • December 22, 01:30 PM • 2692 views
Kremlin's promises: MFA stated readiness to sign a legal agreement on non-aggression against NATO

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated that Russia is ready to sign a legal agreement on non-aggression against Western countries. This includes no intentions to attack the European Union and NATO.

Politics • December 22, 01:16 PM • 2996 views