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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.
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"They should not be allowed into Europe at all" — Finland proposes banning tourist visas for Russians

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo called on the EU not to issue tourist visas to Russians. The European Commission will prepare stricter rules.

Politics • October 16, 11:56 PM • 16429 views
Lithuania seeks to limit the influence of the Moscow Patriarchate due to a threat to national security

Lithuanian lawmakers propose limiting the recognition of organizations linked to sanctioned entities or security threats. The changes could take effect in 2027.

Society • October 16, 11:38 PM • 5580 views
Trump's turn toward Russia has sparked Americans' discontent – media

Americans criticize the purchase of Russian diesel fuel and possible restrictions on Starlink for Ukraine. Experts fear concessions to Moscow.

Politics • October 16, 11:16 PM • 15164 views
Hackers attacked hundreds of supermarkets in Europe: refrigerators heated up to 50 degrees

Cyberattacks in France heated supermarket refrigerators to 50 degrees and spoiled products. In the Netherlands, warehouses and supplies were affected.

News of the World • October 16, 11:05 PM • 17359 views
Zelenskyy ready to halt strikes on Russia’s oil refineries for 100 days in exchange for Starlink expansion – WSJ

Zelenskyy allegedly agreed to a 100-day pause in strikes on Russia’s energy infrastructure in exchange for Starlink expansion. He is also considering Patriot missiles.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 10:57 PM • 14090 views
Photos have emerged showing the aftermath of the strike on a "Yandex" data center in RussiaVideo

Drones damaged at least half of the buildings at "Yandex's" data center in Vladimir. The attack caused a fire and widespread service disruptions.

News of the World • October 16, 10:55 PM • 17022 views
Trump said that he would like to see Putin at the G20 summit

Donald Trump said that he would like Putin to participate in the G20 summit. At the same time, he does not know whether the Russian leader will attend.

Politics • October 16, 10:38 PM • 14565 views
In Brazil, deforestation in the Amazon has fallen to its lowest level ever recorded, earning praise for the president

Over the year, deforestation in the Amazon fell to 3,335 km² — the lowest level since 1988. At the same time, the number of fires in the state of Amazonas increased by 253%.

News of the World • October 16, 10:17 PM • 8173 views
KFC is dropping Pepsi in favor of Coca-Cola: PepsiCo could lose $500 million a year

KFC in the United States will replace Pepsi with Coca-Cola. PepsiCo could lose approximately $500 million in annual sales and some restaurant partnerships.

Economy • October 16, 10:06 PM • 16894 views
Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians in the West Bank: they burned olive trees and injured a journalist

About 80 settlers set fire to olive trees and threw stones near Abu Falah. At least two people, including a journalist, were injured.

News of the World • October 16, 09:55 PM • 5138 views
Ukraine has accumulated record-high gas reserves in six years ahead of winter — Naftogaz

Gas reserves in underground storage facilities have reached 16 billion cubic meters — the highest level since 2020. Naftogaz has additionally contracted more than 1 billion cubic meters.

Economy • October 16, 09:38 PM • 13614 views
OSINT analysts showed the likely location of the strike and fire at a Gazprom plant near SurgutPhotoVideo

Following a drone attack on a Gazprom plant near Surgut, a fire broke out. OSINT identified the likely location of the strike; the extent of the damage is being clarified.

News of the World • October 16, 09:17 PM • 5902 views
LeBron James arranged a surprise for Usher on his 48th birthdayPhoto

Usher celebrated his 48th birthday with LeBron James, who gave him a cake during a round of golf. In the evening, the singer gathered friends at a piano bar.

Society • October 16, 09:05 PM • 20620 views
The EU supports Ukraine but has not found €70 billion for 2027

EU leaders supported Ukraine and pressure on Russia but did not agree on funding. Zelenskyy requested at least €70 billion for 2027.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 08:55 PM • 13193 views
G7 countries will allocate €260 million for the restoration of the protective shelter at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant

G7 countries plan to allocate €260 million for repairs to the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant’s confinement structure, damaged by a Russian strike. The total need is at least €500 million.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 08:41 PM • 13094 views
Brent crude oil rose to $110 per barrel for the first time since May amid the threat of a new escalation in the Middle East

Brent rose by 3. 7% and reached $110 per barrel for the first time since May. Analysts raised the risk of escalation in the Persian Gulf to 65%.

Economy • October 16, 08:27 PM • 7163 views
Oil prices rise due to the situation in the Middle East, not Ukraine’s strikes on Russian oil refineries — Reuters

Oil prices are rising due to supply risks from the Middle East and declining inventories in the United States. Analysts did not identify Ukraine’s strikes as a key factor.

Economy • October 16, 04:57 AM • 38565 views
Tesla unveiled a flying Roadster that accelerates to 100 km/h in 0.81 secondsVideo

Tesla presented a Roadster with a brief flight and a flip in the air. Mass production is planned to begin in 2028.

Technologies • October 16, 04:56 AM • 41552 views
In the United States, a 16-year-old teenager carried out a shooting at a school: 3 children were killed, and there are wounded

A 16-year-old teenager opened fire at a primary school in Benda; three children were killed. Another child and a teacher are in critical condition.

Crimes and emergencies • October 16, 04:43 AM • 10273 views
Trump once again made Zelenskyy the scapegoat and blamed him for rising oil prices because of attacks on Russian oil refineries

Trump criticized Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries, saying they were driving up the prices of oil and diesel fuel. Zelenskyy condemned the U.S. deal with Moscow.

Politics • October 16, 04:33 AM • 57958 views
Russia’s nighttime strikes on Ukrainian regions — where explosions were heard and the consequences

Russia attacked Ukraine with drones: there are casualties in Cherkasy and Sumy regions, fires in Khmelnytskyi region, and power outages in Kyiv and the surrounding region.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 04:25 AM • 64016 views
The General Staff reported Russian personnel and equipment losses at the front over the past dayPhoto

The General Staff reported that 1,790 Russian military personnel were killed and 6 aircraft were lost over the past day. Total personnel losses reached 1,561,020.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 04:07 AM • 6992 views
How Germany will enhance Tomahawk with Ukrainian "Bars" and where Ukraine has already used these missiles

Berlin plans to acquire 400 Tomahawks and three Typhon batteries, supplementing them with cheaper “Bars” missiles. Ukraine has already used the missiles against targets in Moscow Oblast.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 03:40 AM • 7057 views
"I am not a supporter of Zelenskyy": Trump said that reaching an agreement with the Ukrainian president is more difficult than with PutinVideo

Donald Trump said that Zelenskyy allegedly does not seek to negotiate an end to the war. He also criticized the Ukrainian president and mentioned Crimea.

Politics • October 16, 03:18 AM • 37676 views
A Neanderthal was killed with a spear 75,000 years ago: scientists found traces of ancient violence

Traces of a fatal injury to a Neanderthal caused by a sharp weapon were found in Shanidar Cave. A year before his death, he had also suffered a facial injury.

Culture • October 16, 03:05 AM • 47602 views
Ebola has already spread to 8 provinces of the Congo: the number of child victims is rising sharply

In the Congo, 9,212 Ebola cases and 4,441 deaths have been confirmed. In North Kivu, nearly a quarter of those infected are children under 5.

Health • October 16, 02:55 AM • 5669 views
Musk donated $158 million to Republicans and became the largest political donor in the United States

In September, Elon Musk transferred $158 million to a committee supporting Republicans. Overall, he spent more than $330 million during the election cycle.

Politics • October 16, 02:37 AM • 7645 views
A single Neptune strike inflicted greater losses on Russian aviation than it managed to replenish during 2026

The strike on the Borisoglebsk airfield hit six Su-34s. Since the beginning of 2026, Russia has received only four to five such aircraft.

War in Ukraine • October 16, 02:18 AM • 33743 views
Sofía Vergara’s ex-husband revealed unexpected details about their divorce

The actor said that an autoimmune disease affected his marriage to Sofía Vergara. He also denied that they split up because of disagreements over having children.

Society • October 16, 02:06 AM • 39562 views
Norway will build a factory near Ukraine to produce weapons against drones

Norway's Kongsberg plans to launch a counter-drone systems factory in Poland by 2028. The investment will amount to approximately €45 million.

News of the World • October 16, 01:57 AM • 8161 views