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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
Taisia Povaliy called for the Russian occupation of Kyiv in an interview with Russian propaganda mediaVideo

Singer Taisia Povaliy, in an interview with propaganda media, expressed hope for the capture of Kyiv by Russian troops. She also questioned the existence of Ukraine as a sovereign state, promoting Kremlin narratives.

Society • February 21, 09:18 PM • 102450 views
ATESH partisans recorded a decrease in activity at the Saki airfield after the strikes of the Ukrainian Armed ForcesPhoto

ATESH partisans recorded a reduction in Russian aviation flights at the airfield in Novofedorivka after the attacks of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The occupiers are relocating equipment and hiding it in hangars, and the airfield is operating in a limited mode.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 06:05 AM • 5301 views
Vietnam to gain access to critical US technologies after agreements with Trump

Vietnam has reached an agreement with the Donald Trump administration to access American technologies in the fields of AI and semiconductors.

News of the World • February 21, 05:50 AM • 7289 views
Massive bushfires in Australia force authorities to declare urgent evacuation in one of the states

Authorities in the Australian state of Victoria have declared the highest level of emergency due to an uncontrolled bushfire. Residents of settlement A1 are ordered to immediately leave the dangerous area.

News of the World • February 21, 05:37 AM • 8515 views
Trump's team is considering scenarios ranging from a compromise nuclear deal with Iran to the elimination of Ayatollah Khamenei

The White House is preparing a response to Tehran's nuclear ambitions, considering a wide range of measures. The Pentagon has presented Trump with plans to eliminate Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and his entourage.

Politics • February 21, 05:21 AM • 10148 views
Russians lost over 1,000 occupiers in a day - General StaffPhoto

As of February 21, the total combat losses of Russian troops exceeded 1,258,890 personnel. 1,010 occupiers and over 1,500 drones were eliminated in a day.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 05:01 AM • 5036 views
South Korea considers joining PURL program to support Ukraine with weapons

South Korea is consulting with NATO on expanding aid to Ukraine, considering joining the PURL initiative.

Politics • February 21, 04:48 AM • 16110 views
Colombia has made progress in negotiations with Venezuela on resuming natural gas trade

Colombia and Venezuela have made progress in negotiations on resuming natural gas trade. The parties have agreed on the technical parameters for restarting the cross-border gas pipeline "Antonio Ricaurte," which has been out of operation for over a decade.

Economy • February 21, 04:31 AM • 24391 views
Russian tanker heads to Cuba, bypassing US sanctions amid island's energy collapse

The tanker "Sea Horse" with 200,000 barrels of Russian diesel fuel is heading to Cuba, despite US sanctions. The vessel is expected to arrive in Havana in early March 2026.

Politics • February 21, 04:14 AM • 13609 views
Paramount cleared antitrust hurdles in the US for the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery

Paramount has completed the waiting period for the review of its $108. 4 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. This removes regulatory barriers in the US, but the companies still need to overcome resistance from Warner Bros. management.

News of the World • February 21, 03:56 AM • 5336 views
IOC to launch investigation into FIFA head Infantino over his participation in Trump's political event

The International Olympic Committee is investigating Gianni Infantino's actions for violating the principle of political neutrality. He participated in Trump's "Peace Council" meeting, where an agreement was signed on investments in football in the Gaza Strip.

Sports • February 21, 03:41 AM • 12305 views
Slovakia joins Ukraine in the CV90 IFV operator groupPhoto

Slovakia unveiled its first CV9035SVK MkIV infantry fighting vehicle, becoming the eighth European operator country, including Ukraine. Bratislava ordered 152 units of this equipment for 1.68 billion euros.

News of the World • February 21, 03:26 AM • 5371 views
US prepares to open embassy in Syria after 14-year hiatus

The Trump administration has informed Congress of plans for a phased reopening of the US diplomatic mission in Syria, which has been closed since 2012. Washington has begun funding preparatory work, and special envoy Tom Barrack is lobbying for Syria's full reintegration.

Politics • February 21, 03:02 AM • 6555 views
Lithuania is building a railway to the Rudninkai training ground to speed up NATO troop logistics

In February 2026, Lithuania began construction of a new railway line to the Rudninkai training ground. This will allow for the rapid transfer of heavy equipment and a German brigade, solving the problem of limited capacity on civilian roads.

News of the World • February 21, 02:40 AM • 5239 views
Lexus Recalls LX 600 SUVs Due to Risk of Transmission Self-Destruction

Toyota is recalling approximately 4,400 2025-2026 Lexus LX 600 SUVs in the U. S. due to a critical software error in the 10-speed automatic transmission. This could lead to internal damage, loss of traction, and transmission fluid leaks, posing a fire hazard.

Technologies • February 21, 02:16 AM • 4794 views
Migrant truck and bus drivers in the US will take driving license tests exclusively in English

The Trump administration is requiring all commercial driver's license applicants to be tested exclusively in English. This decision comes after a series of fatal accidents involving migrant drivers.

Politics • February 21, 01:58 AM • 5846 views
Greece to purchase V-BAT drones, proven in Ukraine, due to their effectiveness in EW conditionsPhoto

Greece will purchase 10 V-BAT unmanned systems from Shield-AI, which have proven effective in Ukraine. These drones have been tested in island conditions and have also been ordered by the Netherlands, Japan, and India.

News of the World • February 21, 01:40 AM • 5610 views
The UK government plans to remove Prince Andrew from the line of royal succession

The British government is considering adopting a special law to officially exclude Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the list of contenders for the throne. The goal is to protect the monarchy's reputation.

Society • February 21, 01:12 AM • 6088 views
Trump to visit China next month to discuss trade policy after tariff repeal

U. S. President Donald Trump will visit Beijing from March 31 to April 2 for a meeting with Xi Jinping. The visit will take place after the U.S. Supreme Court repealed import tariffs imposed by Trump.

Politics • February 21, 12:51 AM • 8791 views
Hackers breached over 600 firewalls in 55 countries using AI in just a few weeks

Amazon warned of a large-scale threat: cybercriminals used AI to breach over 600 firewalls in 55 countries in five weeks. The attacks targeted facilities with single-factor authentication and weak credentials.

News of the World • February 21, 12:30 AM • 5300 views
Trump Imposes Global 10% Tariffs in Response to Supreme Court DecisionPhoto

U. S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing a 10% tariff on all imports. This decision comes after the Supreme Court ruled previous tariffs illegal.

Economy • February 21, 12:13 AM • 18307 views
Merz confirmed unwavering support for Ukraine and called on the EU to speak to the aggressor in the language of force

Friedrich Merz confirmed unwavering support for Ukraine and condemned the criminal Russian regime. He called for a new European security strategy based on realism.

Politics • February 21, 12:00 AM • 9997 views
Russian banks are cutting loyalty programs and cashback payments due to the economic crisis – Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine

The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine has recorded the beginning of a systemic crisis in the Russian banking services market. It is expected that in 2026, loyalty programs and cashback payments will be sharply limited.

Economy • February 20, 11:37 PM • 7623 views
Czech Paralympians to boycott opening ceremony of Games over admission of athletes from Russia and Belarus

The Czech Paralympic Committee will refuse to participate in the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games. This is a protest against the admission of athletes from Russia and Belarus under national flags.

Sports • February 20, 11:16 PM • 5388 views
US aircraft carrier Gerald Ford entered the Mediterranean Sea to prepare for a strike on Iran

The US aircraft carrier Gerald Ford passed through the Strait of Gibraltar on February 20, preparing for possible strikes on Iran. It may join the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group to increase pressure on Tehran.

News of the World • February 20, 10:58 PM • 11164 views
Oil prices rose due to Trump's ultimatum to Iran and the expiration of conflict resolution deadlines

Global oil prices rose after Trump's ultimatum to Iran regarding its nuclear program. The price of Brent crude exceeded $83 per barrel, as the market anticipates sanctions against Iran.

Economy • February 20, 10:38 PM • 8268 views
Elina Svitolina reached the final of the WTA 1000 tournament in DubaiPhoto

Elina Svitolina defeated Coco Gauff in the semifinals of the WTA 1000 tournament in Dubai with a score of 6:4, 6:7, 6:4. She will play in the final against Jessica Pegula.

Sports • February 20, 10:15 PM • 7044 views
Russia spreads fakes about Ukrainians during the Olympic Games in Italy - Center for Countering Disinformation

The Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council has recorded a new wave of coordinated Russian attacks aimed at discrediting Ukrainian citizens in EU countries. Russian propaganda is using the 2026 Olympics to spread fabricated stories about refugee crimes.

Society • February 20, 09:59 PM • 9221 views
In Udmurtia, a plant producing "Oreshnik" and "Iskander" was likely attacked – monitors

Explosions were reported in Russia's Udmurtia at the Votkinsk plant, which produces ballistic missiles for the "Iskander-M" and "Oreshnik" systems. Workshops No. 22 and No. 36, where the final assembly of missile technology takes place, were hit.

News of the World • February 20, 09:38 PM • 8662 views
UN Refugee Chief Salih Calls Diplomacy Only Way to End War in Ukraine

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih, during a visit to Ukraine, emphasized a diplomatic resolution to the conflict. He also warned of critical underfunding of humanitarian operations.

Politics • February 20, 09:26 PM • 8833 views