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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
The world is facing a diesel shortage this winter due to the wars in Ukraine and Iran – Reuters

The market is short about 4 million barrels of oil products per day due to the wars and constrained refining capacity. Diesel in the US has risen to a record high.

Economy • September 8, 09:17 PM • 4267 views
"Real" defeated "Inter", "Manchester City" overcame "Porto": the league phase of the Champions League has begun

In the opening round of the Champions League, "Real" defeated "Inter" 2–1, while "Manchester City" beat "Porto" 2–0. Six matches took place in total.

Sports • September 8, 09:04 PM • 3047 views
Russia plans to intensify strikes on Ukraine in winter; no serious negotiations are expected before 2027 – Bloomberg

Russia plans to intensify strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure over the next six months. Serious negotiations are unlikely before 2027.

War in Ukraine • September 8, 08:58 PM • 13412 views
The US has begun striking Iranian oil tankers – Washington has unveiled a new pressure strategy

US forces said they had destroyed or damaged three Iranian oil tankers. Washington called it a response to Iran's missile launch.

News of the World • September 8, 08:44 PM • 4255 views
Lavrov stated that all of Ukraine should become a "buffer zone" for Russia

The Russian foreign minister stated that after the war, all of Ukraine should become a buffer between Russia and the West. Moscow also rejects preserving the current government.

War in Ukraine • September 8, 08:27 PM • 13636 views
Serena and Venus Williams sensationally crashed out of the US Open after their return

Serena and Venus Williams lost to Chan and Joint in the first round of the US Open doubles. The sisters led 5–0 in the deciding tiebreak.

Sports • September 5, 04:58 AM • 10613 views
Japan will invest $550 billion in the U.S. in exchange for lower tariffs – AI and chips now at the center of the deal

Japan has advanced a $550 billion investment deal in the U. S. in exchange for a 15% tariff. The new package will focus on AI and chips.

Economy • September 5, 04:45 AM • 12707 views
Following overnight Russian strikes on a shopping center in Mykolaiv, there are casualties, including a 17-year-old girlPhotoVideo

The Russians attacked a shopping center in Mykolaiv with drones, causing fires and destruction. A 17-year-old girl and a 72-year-old man were injured.

War in Ukraine • September 5, 04:36 AM • 6142 views
Russians struck Kamianske – 4 people were killed and 5 others injured

As a result of the nighttime strike on Kamianske, 4 people were killed and 5 others injured. Three were hospitalized; a 30-year-old woman is in intensive care.

War in Ukraine • September 5, 04:26 AM • 18810 views
Russia lost another 1,260 military personnel and nearly 1,900 drones in one day — General StaffPhoto

The Defense Forces destroyed 1,260 Russian military personnel and equipment. The total losses of the Russian army reached approximately 1,495,050 people.

War in Ukraine • September 5, 04:14 AM • 4974 views
Court Orders Trump Administration to Reveal Creators of Secret $1.8 Billion Fund

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to name the developers of the $1. 8 billion fund. It may have been used to make payments to participants in the Capitol attack who received pardons.

News of the World • September 5, 03:48 AM • 10851 views
"Russian Post" allowed to use weapons to combat drones

The Russian government has allowed postal organizations to use countermeasures against aerial, surface and underwater drones. Their list was not specified.

News of the World • September 5, 03:32 AM • 5681 views
In the United States, a new breast cancer pill was approved despite the FDA experts’ previous doubts

The FDA has allowed AstraZeneca to sell Etcamah to female patients with a specific mutation. The drug may delay disease progression by more than 6 months.

Health • September 5, 03:16 AM • 5631 views
The FSB claimed that an assassination attempt on Metropolitan Tikhon was being prepared, allegedly on orders from the Ukrainian special services

In Russia, new charges have been brought against two men in the case involving the attempted assassination of Metropolitan Tikhon. The defendants deny guilt and report being subjected to torture.

News of the World • September 5, 02:57 AM • 19171 views
A private spacecraft approached NASA’s doomed telescope, but could no longer save it

Link approached NASA’s Swift telescope to within 15 km and collected data. The rescue mission was canceled due to a lack of fuel after its reserves were lost.

News of the World • September 5, 02:40 AM • 12168 views
Not a ricochet: experts believe a U.S. munition struck a wedding in Iran – Reuters

Four people were killed and 68 injured in Kuhestak. Reuters experts link the strike to a U.S. munition; the United States is investigating the incident.

News of the World • September 5, 02:18 AM • 11436 views
In Bulgaria, the skeleton of a man was found who may have hidden from an attack in a huge jar 1,600 years ago

In Deultum, a man's skeleton was found in a dolium with weapons. He may have hidden during an attack when the city was engulfed in flames.

News of the World • September 5, 02:05 AM • 9464 views
Budanov said that he regularly communicated with Prigozhin almost until the Wagner mutiny

Kyrylo Budanov said that he regularly communicated with Yevgeny Prigozhin almost until the Wagner mutiny in 2023. He also contacted Igor Kostyukov regarding grain routes.

War in Ukraine • September 5, 01:54 AM • 18107 views
Slovakia will summon Russia's ambassador over a strike near its embassy in Kyiv

Russia struck an SBU building with a jet-powered drone near the Slovak consulate in Kyiv. No employees were injured; the ambassador will be summoned.

War in Ukraine • September 5, 01:38 AM • 5498 views
Bessent forecast a collapse in oil prices to $40 after the end of the war with Iran

The U. S. Treasury Secretary expects oil prices to fall to $40–50 per barrel after the end of the war with Iran due to an oversupply.

Economy • September 5, 01:16 AM • 16960 views
In 2027, Ukraine will receive new 155 mm "Marta" self-propelled howitzers to replace Soviet and Western artillery

Ukraine plans to receive 155 mm "Marta" self-propelled howitzers in 2027, funded by Germany. They will replace some of the Soviet and Western artillery.

War in Ukraine • September 5, 12:56 AM • 17538 views
Poland has become an EU leader in terms of gas storage levels: what is the situation in other countries

Poland’s gas storage facilities are 93. 5% full, compared with an EU average of 65.4%. The European Commission sees no threat to supplies.

Economy • September 5, 12:38 AM • 5478 views
In Germany, production of thousands of long-range drones for Ukraine has begun—one of them can strike at a distance of 1,500 km

Auterion Airlogix will produce 5,000 drones for Ukraine by 2027. Anubis has a range of up to 1,500 km and a 40–50 kg warhead.

War in Ukraine • September 5, 12:17 AM • 15220 views
DNA of a dangerous virus that raged thousands of years ago was found in medieval manuscripts

Scientists discovered sheep pox DNA in ancient parchments and traced its history back 3,700 years. The virus was found in medieval manuscripts.

Health • September 5, 12:06 AM • 12437 views
Trump Veiledly Supported the Production of Patriot Missiles in Ukraine – U.S. MediaPhoto

Trump shared material calling for Ukraine to be allowed to produce Patriot interceptors. The idea could strengthen air defense, but it requires time.

Politics • September 4, 11:55 PM • 14559 views
G7 ambassadors discussed Ukraine’s financial needs and key reforms with the IMF mission

G7 ambassadors met with the IMF mission headed by Gavin Gray. They discussed Ukraine’s economic outlook, financial needs, and key reforms.

Economy • September 4, 11:38 PM • 4868 views
Russia attacked a high-rise building in Boryspil — a fire broke out there, and two women were hospitalizedVideo

A nine-story building was damaged in Boryspil as a result of a Russian attack, and a fire broke out. Two women with injuries were hospitalized.

War in Ukraine • September 4, 11:29 PM • 11487 views
The United States has sanctioned a Turkish bank over million-dollar transactions benefiting Iran

Golden Global Bank is suspected of making million-dollar transfers benefiting Iran. The United States has frozen its assets and threatened new secondary sanctions.

Economy • September 4, 11:18 PM • 5149 views
Jennifer Aniston shared the last piece of advice she received from Dolly Parton

Aniston recalled Parton’s advice after her death: never give up on your dreams and catch your rainbows. The singer died of cancer.

Culture • September 4, 11:07 PM • 104301 views
In Russia, a large-scale nationalization is being prepared under the pretext of drone attacks – 167 properties are already on the list

The Russian authorities have compiled a secret list of 167 companies and properties for possible state control allegedly due to inadequate protection against drones. ISW warns of broader nationalization of private property.

Economy • September 4, 10:56 PM • 6920 views