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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
Russia earns an additional $150 million per day from oil – FT

The escalation in the Middle East has brought Russia up to $1. 9 billion in 12 days. India and China are massively increasing their purchases of Russian raw materials in Asia.

Economy • March 12, 11:01 PM • 6387 views
US KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in Iraqi airspace

A KC-135 aircraft crashed in western Iraq after an incident with another vessel. The cause of the crash was not hostile fire, and a rescue operation is underway.

News of the World • March 12, 10:40 PM • 37077 views
Iran threatened to destroy the region's oil and gas infrastructure in case of an attack on energy facilities

The IRGC threatens to set fire to US and allied energy facilities if Iranian ports are attacked. Tensions are rising due to attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.

News of the World • March 12, 10:25 PM • 39808 views
Iran attacked a French military base near Erbil in Iraq, with injuries and a large fire reported

Drones attacked a military base near Erbil airport where French soldiers were stationed. Six servicemen were injured and a fire broke out.

News of the World • March 12, 10:05 PM • 21329 views
Zelenskyy visited Ukrainian F-16 pilots in RomaniaVideo

The President met with military personnel at the F-16 training center to discuss the stages of training. Some of the pilots are already performing combat missions against the aggressor.

News of the World • March 12, 09:50 PM • 10828 views
Nawrocki vetoed the SAFE law, Tusk called it a disgrace and convenes an extraordinary government meeting

The Polish president vetoed the SAFE loan program due to security risks. Donald Tusk called it a disgrace and convened an urgent government meeting.

Politics • March 12, 09:29 PM • 21829 views
Beijing resumes military aircraft flights near Taiwan after a brief pause

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected five Chinese aircraft in its air defense identification zone after a pause. The US sent a Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft through the Taiwan Strait.

News of the World • March 12, 06:06 AM • 5061 views
Child killed in Russian drone attack in Chernihiv regionPhoto

In the Koriukivka district, an enemy UAV destroyed a house, killing a child and injuring their parents. SES psychologists provided assistance to six residents of the district.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 05:51 AM • 4610 views
Six ships attacked in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, one sailor killed

A sailor was killed due to Iranian boat attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC promises to stop oil exports, and Trump is preparing retaliatory strikes.

News of the World • March 12, 05:41 AM • 55926 views
A large fire broke out at the Tikhoretsk-Nafta oil transshipment terminal in Krasnodar Krai after a drone attack.

In Krasnodar Krai, strategic oil hub tanks caught fire after drone strikes.

News of the World • March 12, 05:25 AM • 6440 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 780 Russian occupiers and thousands of drones within a dayPhoto

The General Staff reports the elimination of 780 occupiers and 56 artillery systems in a day. Ukrainian forces grounded 2102 enemy drones and destroyed 243 units of automotive equipment.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 05:04 AM • 4886 views
Agents of the ATESH movement blew up the logistics of the Russian occupiers in the Kupyansk directionVideo

Sabotage on a relay cabinet near Stary Oskol stopped the supply of ammunition. The occupiers suffered heavy losses due to a critical shortage of shells in battle.

War in Ukraine • March 12, 04:49 AM • 5415 views
IRGC, together with "Hezbollah", launched the fortieth wave of massive attacks on Israel and American bases

Iran and "Hezbollah" used Fattah hypersonic missiles against Tel Aviv and US airbases. The massive attack forced Israelis to massively hide in shelters.

News of the World • March 12, 04:29 AM • 37443 views
Man executed in Texas for brutal murder of girl and child in 2013

In Huntsville, the death sentence of 51-year-old Cedric Ricks was carried out by injection. The criminal killed a woman and a child, and the verdict was the sixth in the US in 2026.

News of the World • March 12, 04:05 AM • 35362 views
The Russian government plans to cut budget expenditures by 10% due to falling revenues from energy exports

The Russian Ministry of Finance is preparing to sequester the 2026 budget due to a twofold drop in oil and gas revenues. Infrastructure and road repair costs will be cut.

Economy • March 12, 03:45 AM • 31620 views
US Democrats demand investigation into weakening of oil sanctions against Russia by Trump administration

US senators accuse Trump of violating the law by allowing India to buy Russian oil. The Treasury Department calls it a temporary measure for the energy market.

Politics • March 12, 03:23 AM • 6722 views
US intelligence confirmed the stability of the Iranian regime despite prolonged bombings and the death of the Supreme Leader

US intelligence confirmed the stability of Iran's government after 12 days of bombings. The death of Ayatollah Khamenei did not lead to a split or loss of control over the country.

News of the World • March 12, 03:00 AM • 6692 views
Global gold prices show a decline due to traders' expectations of a hawkish US Federal Reserve policyPhoto

The price of gold fell by 0. 3% to $5,160.82 per ounce after US inflation data. A strengthening dollar and high interest rates reduce demand for the metal.

Economy • March 12, 02:40 AM • 6573 views
The US has officially recognized the government of Delcy Rodriguez as the sole legitimate authority of Venezuela

The Manhattan prosecutor confirmed the recognition of the Rodriguez administration after Maduro's removal. This is necessary to protect assets and resolve legal disputes.

News of the World • March 12, 02:14 AM • 5627 views
Drone strike on Congolese city of Goma kills French aid worker and UN staff

Three people, including a French national, were killed in a drone strike in the DRC. The UN and Emmanuel Macron condemned the attack on the humanitarian mission.

News of the World • March 12, 01:51 AM • 5378 views
Basketball star Angel Reese becomes first professional athlete on Victoria's Secret runwayPhoto

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese made her modeling debut at a show in New York. She became the first professional athlete to walk the brand's runway.

Sports • March 12, 01:22 AM • 7367 views
UN Committee Accuses US Leadership of Inciting Racial Discrimination Through Aggressive Rhetoric

UN experts stated that Trump's rhetoric on migrants provokes hate crimes. The White House rejected the accusations, calling them biased.

Politics • March 12, 01:01 AM • 6156 views
Arsenal saved themselves at the end: Bayer and the Londoners drew in the Champions League round of 16Photo

Bayer and Arsenal drew 1-1 in Leverkusen thanks to goals from Andrich and Havertz from the penalty spot. The fate of the quarter-final ticket will be decided on March 17 in London.

Sports • March 12, 12:55 AM • 4808 views
UN Security Council approves resolution condemning massive Iranian attacks on Persian Gulf countries

The UN Security Council condemned Iran's strikes on Persian Gulf countries, which destabilize energy markets. Russia and China abstained, and Russia's alternative draft failed.

News of the World • March 12, 12:18 AM • 12283 views
Iranian hackers claimed to have carried out a large-scale cyberattack on the American medical company Stryker

An Iran-linked group attacked the medical equipment manufacturer Stryker. The company's shares fell by 3.6% due to disruptions in its digital network.

News of the World • March 12, 12:00 AM • 15558 views
War in Iran threatens European economy with inflation rising above 3%

The European Commission warns of rising oil and gas prices due to the conflict. This will lead to a fall in GDP and a tough ECB policy on interest rates.

Economy • March 11, 11:42 PM • 10679 views
The defeat of Russian diplomacy and the reliance on terror became the main outcome of the year after the peace initiatives in Jeddah – Sybiha

The Minister of Foreign Affairs announced the Kremlin's refusal to engage in dialogue after the initiatives in Jeddah. Ukraine insists on increasing pressure to force Russia to peace.

War in Ukraine • March 11, 11:20 PM • 23145 views
Steve Witkoff confirmed another meeting with the Russian delegation in Florida

In Florida, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Kirill Dmitriev's Russian delegation. The parties discussed a number of issues and agreed to maintain contact.

Politics • March 11, 10:54 PM • 29183 views
Iran officially withdrew from the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to war with the United States

Iran's Minister of Sports announced the withdrawal from the World Cup due to the death of Ali Khamenei. FIFA is looking for a replacement for the national team in Group G after Tehran's decision.

Sports • March 11, 10:35 PM • 6230 views
Hezbollah fired over a hundred rockets at northern Israel and attacked Haifa with drones

Terrorists fired over 100 rockets at northern Israel and Haifa. The IDF responded with airstrikes on targets in Beirut and southern Lebanon.

News of the World • March 11, 09:59 PM • 9151 views