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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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Inflation in Ukraine slowed to 9.3% in November – NBU

According to the State Statistics Service, in November 2025, inflation in Ukraine slowed to 9. 3% year-on-year. This was slightly lower than the NBU's forecast due to a slowdown in the growth rate of prices for raw food products, non-food products, and services.

Economy • December 11, 06:03 PM • 3085 views
First Biathlon Medal: Tetiana Tarasiuk Wins Silver at IBU Cup

Tetiana Tarasiuk won a silver medal at the Junior IBU Cup in Goms, Switzerland. This is the first international award in the athlete's career.

Sports • December 11, 05:44 PM • 3315 views
Trump and Modi discuss bilateral relations amid progress in trade talks

US President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks on the progress of bilateral relations. The leaders discussed trade negotiations and cooperation in technology, defense, and security.

Politics • December 11, 05:35 PM • 5070 views
Kyiv under pressure: Ukraine finds it difficult to cope with Donald Trump's "destructive peace plans" – The Economist

Ukraine finds it difficult to cope with Donald Trump's peace initiatives, which demand territorial concessions to Russia without security guarantees. This leads to increased pressure on Kyiv and a worsening military situation.

Politics • December 11, 05:23 PM • 16996 views
OPEC forecasts near balance of oil supply and demand in 2026

OPEC forecasts that global oil supply will almost entirely meet demand in 2026, contradicting IEA estimates of a significant surplus. The average OPEC+ oil demand will be 43 million barrels per day, close to the production level.

Economy • December 11, 05:09 PM • 3888 views
Over 100 tons of products from a company owned by Russian owners transferred to the Armed Forces of Ukraine – OGP

Prosecutors in Chernihiv region transferred over 100 tons of corrugated metal sheets from an enterprise controlled by residents of the Russian Federation and Belarus to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The management attempted to conceal and illegally export the products to avoid confiscation.

Crimes and emergencies • December 11, 05:01 PM • 4012 views
The Russian State Duma proposes freezing the property of "foreign agents" abroad

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News of the World • December 11, 04:49 PM • 3475 views
French tennis player Quentin Folliot disqualified for 20 years for match-fixing

French tennis player Quentin Folliot has been disqualified for 20 years and fined $70,000 for participating in match-fixing. He committed 27 violations of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program and must return over $44,000.

Sports • December 11, 04:33 PM • 3178 views
Over 400 civilians killed in eastern Congo despite Trump-initiated peace agreements

Several hundred civilians have been killed in the South Kivu province of eastern Congo since the escalation of the M23 offensive. This occurred despite a peace agreement signed in Washington with US mediation.

Politics • December 11, 04:20 PM • 3713 views
Change in wind over the Pacific Ocean could trigger record global warming in 2026 – climatologistsPhoto

A change in the direction of warm winds in the equatorial Pacific Ocean could trigger the development of El Niño in 2026. This could lead to significant global warming and the breaking of global temperature records.

News of the World • December 11, 03:57 PM • 16930 views
Ukraine and the EU have agreed on a 10-point reform plan for accession to the European Union

EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos and Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Taras Kachka announced in Lviv an agreed action plan for Ukraine for the coming year. The plan envisages accelerating key reforms and aims to confirm the country's readiness for EU membership.

Politics • December 11, 03:41 PM • 5621 views
Putin ordered to continue the offensive in Ukraine and capture SiverskVideo

Dictator Vladimir Putin ordered to continue military operations in Ukraine to achieve all the goals of the so-called "SVO". He emphasized the next Ukrainian city that needs to be attacked and captured is Siversk in the Donetsk region.

War in Ukraine • December 11, 03:25 PM • 14357 views
Rutte on Putin: "I stopped guessing what's on his mind a long time ago"

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said he no longer tries to understand Putin's motives. He emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine, as Putin will not stop there.

Politics • December 11, 03:12 PM • 3724 views
Thailand-Cambodia border conflict escalates: mass evacuation of population underway amid airstrikes

Clashes between Thailand and Cambodia have sharply escalated again. Cambodia reported new airstrikes by Thailand, and fierce fighting with artillery erupted along the disputed region.

News of the World • December 11, 03:02 PM • 2949 views
Cyprus and Malta warn: strengthening sanctions against Russia should not harm the legitimate EU maritime sector

Cyprus and Malta warn that strengthening sanctions against Russia should not harm the legitimate EU maritime sector. They oppose a complete ban on the provision of maritime services, fearing the relocation of business outside the EU.

Economy • December 11, 02:48 PM • 5348 views
Bristol police, more than two months after the theft, are asking for help in finding the artifact thievesPhoto

Around 600 artifacts were stolen from the British Empire and Commonwealth Collection of the Bristol Museum on September 25. Avon and Somerset Police appealed to the public for help, releasing photographs of four suspects in the theft.

News of the World • December 11, 02:21 PM • 2627 views
More affordable "eOselia" for military personnel: mobilized individuals will be able to get a mortgage at 3% – Svyrydenko

The Government of Ukraine has adopted a decision that will allow mobilized military personnel to apply for a mortgage under the "eOselia" program at 3% per annum. This creates equal opportunities for all military personnel, with limits set on housing area.

Society • December 11, 01:55 PM • 3345 views
Thousands of chickens escaped after a truck accident in Quedlinburg, Germany

In Quedlinburg, Germany, a truck carrying chickens overturned on the A36 autobahn, causing about 5,000 birds to escape. Traffic was blocked, and veterinary services were engaged in catching the chickens.

News of the World • December 11, 01:36 PM • 2699 views
Thousands of people in the US Pacific Northwest and Canada are preparing for evacuation due to catastrophic flooding

Residents of the US Pacific Northwest and Canada are preparing for evacuation due to catastrophic floods caused by a powerful atmospheric front. A state of emergency has been declared in the US, and major highways in Canada have already been closed due to floods and landslides.

News of the World • December 11, 01:26 PM • 3180 views
Ukraine national team to play decisive 2026 World Cup play-off matches in SpainPhoto

The UAF has decided on the venue for the potential two play-off matches of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Ukrainian national team will play its home games in Valencia, Spain, at the "Ciutat de València" stadium.

Sports • December 11, 01:12 PM • 5909 views
Woman in San Francisco gives birth in Waymo self-driving taxi

A San Francisco resident gave birth in a Waymo self-driving taxi while en route to a medical center. Mother and baby arrived at the hospital safely and are doing well.

News of the World • December 10, 08:48 PM • 4941 views
NASA has lost contact with its Maven spacecraft, which has been orbiting Mars for over a decade

NASA has lost contact with the Maven spacecraft, which has been orbiting Mars for over a decade. The probe not only studied the planet's atmosphere but also served as a key communication relay for the Curiosity and Perseverance rovers.

News of the World • December 10, 08:33 PM • 6232 views
Two hundred battles in 24 hours: the fiercest clashes near Pokrovsk – General Staff report

On December 10, 2025, 200 combat engagements took place at the front, Russian occupation forces carried out 23 air strikes and used over 1,700 kamikaze drones. The greatest activity of the occupiers was recorded in the Pokrovsk direction, where the enemy attacked 36 times.

War in Ukraine • December 10, 08:23 PM • 4313 views
Oil companies offered $279 million for drilling in the Gulf of Mexico

The first sale of oil leases in the Gulf of Mexico brought in $279 million from 30 companies. This is part of Republican efforts to increase fossil fuel production in the US.

Economy • December 10, 08:07 PM • 6654 views
Thousands of people in Bulgaria are protesting again, demanding the government's resignation

Thousands of Bulgarians have once again taken to the streets to protest against the minority government, accusing it of failing to tackle corruption. The demonstrations continue amid preparations for the introduction of the euro and an upcoming no-confidence vote.

Politics • December 10, 07:39 PM • 4890 views
The xPON provider map in "Diia" will allow checking connection to an energy-independent network

A map of xPON providers will appear in "Diia" to check a building's connection to an energy-independent network, which will increase internet resilience during outages. It will show providers, internet operating hours during blackouts, and allow users to leave feedback.

Society • December 10, 07:16 PM • 4982 views
Putin plans to block calls from 'unfriendly countries' for Russians to strengthen information isolation – Center for Countering Disinformation

Putin hinted that calls from 'unfriendly countries' may soon be blocked for Russians. This was reported by the Center for Countering Disinformation.

News of the World • December 10, 06:49 PM • 4237 views
Ukraine's Ambassador to Israel Korniychuk summoned to Israeli Foreign Ministry over criticism of Netanyahu's contacts with Putin

Ukraine's Ambassador to Israel, Yevhen Korniychuk, was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This happened after his criticism of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statements about "close personal contact" with Vladimir Putin.

Politics • December 10, 06:25 PM • 13090 views
ATESH: Russian military personnel are massively admitted to hospitals to avoid combat operations in the Kherson direction

ATESH partisans report that servicemen of the 205th separate motorized rifle brigade of the Russian Federation in the Kherson direction are being massively hospitalized. They cite illnesses and old injuries to avoid being sent to the front line and rotation.

War in Ukraine • December 10, 06:14 PM • 3735 views
Intel loses appeal against EU antitrust decision, but gets fine reduced by a third

Chipmaker Intel has lost its appeal against a European Union antitrust decision. However, the court reduced the fine imposed on the company two years ago by a third, cutting it by 140 million euros.

Economy • December 10, 05:54 PM • 3994 views