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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
Trump postponed the introduction of 50% tariffs against Canada for three days

Trump said an agreement had been reached with Canada and postponed the 50% tariffs for three days. He also mentioned the possible revival of Keystone XL.

News of the World • August 19, 06:37 AM • 3966 views
Russia lost around 1,190 military personnel and dozens of artillery systems in one dayPhoto

Over the past day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated around 1,190 Russian military personnel, 50 artillery systems, 2 tanks, and 1,738 drones. Russia's total losses exceeded 1.47 million personnel.

War in Ukraine • August 19, 06:11 AM • 3381 views
The IAEA gained access to undeclared nuclear sites in Syria for the first time

IAEA inspectors visited undeclared nuclear sites in Syria for the first time, including the former Al-Kibar reactor and a uranium storage facility. The Syrian government requested the inspection after the fall of the Assad regime.

News of the World • August 19, 03:49 AM • 9021 views
NASA showed a crater on the Moon after the crash of a SpaceX rocket fragmentPhoto

NASA published images of a new crater on the Moon formed after the crash of a stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The crater is approximately 18 meters in diameter and up to 3 meters deep.

News of the World • August 19, 03:36 AM • 21904 views
American oil companies are preparing to sign oil production agreements with Venezuela

Independent American oil companies are preparing to sign agreements with PDVSA on oil production. This could increase Venezuela’s output by 300,000 barrels per day.

Economy • August 19, 03:15 AM • 26248 views
Ukraine is already using similar systems: the GRIZZLY self-propelled howitzer has received "hearing" to detect drones

The Canadian GRIZZLY self-propelled howitzer is equipped with HARK acoustic sensors for 360-degree UAV detection. In Ukraine, the company ZVOOK offers a similar NW0 system for detecting FPV drones at a distance of 150–450 meters.

News of the World • August 19, 02:57 AM • 25242 views
Israel acknowledged the strike on a Syrian air base after criticism from the United States

Israel confirmed the strike on the Abu al-Duhur air base in Syria over the threat of a Turkish troop deployment. The United States called the attack an unnecessary escalation and urged the avoidance of incidents.

Politics • August 19, 02:38 AM • 5804 views
Norwegian institute denied a Russian applicant a job twice because of his origin; tribunal found discrimination

The Norwegian institute Norce twice denied a candidate of Russian origin a job, citing security risks. The tribunal found discrimination on ethnic grounds and awarded compensation of 25,000 kroner.

News of the World • August 19, 02:16 AM • 5599 views
Madonna and Taylor Swift lead the nominations for the 2026 VMAs

Madonna received 11 nominations for the 2026 MTV VMAs, including "Artist of the Year" and "Video of the Year. " Taylor Swift has nine nominations, and the ceremony will take place on September 27 in Los Angeles.

Culture • August 19, 02:06 AM • 5895 views
Which armored vehicles for evacuating the wounded are manufactured in Ukraine and how do they differPhoto

Ukraine manufactures armored vehicles for evacuating the wounded, including the "Novator-2S," "Dzhura-Evac," and "Kozak-5MED. " They differ in their level of protection, capacity, and the design of the medical compartment.

War in Ukraine • August 19, 01:56 AM • 4421 views
Argentina acknowledged that it lacks the infrastructure for the F-16s that Ukraine was previously supposed to receive

Argentina acknowledged that it does not have ready infrastructure for the F-16 fighter jets received from Denmark. Work at the air base in Tandil will not be completed before the end of 2028.

News of the World • August 19, 01:37 AM • 5371 views
Klitschko publicly responds for the first time to the death of his ex-fiancée Hayden PanettierePhoto

Volodymyr Klitschko spoke publicly for the first time about the death of Hayden Panettiere, calling it a heavy blow for the family. He promised his daughter Kaya that he would always speak about her mother with respect.

News of the World • August 19, 01:17 AM • 5421 views
The U.S. Army selected Hanwha to develop a new mobile 155 mm gun

The U. S. Army signed an agreement with Hanwha to supply 18 prototypes of a new mobile artillery system worth up to $262 million. The system is intended to replace the outdated M777 towed howitzers.

News of the World • August 19, 12:56 AM • 5299 views
Head of Russia’s Central Election Commission calls for stripping Russians who left the country of their right to vote

Ella Pamfilova said that Russians who left and “betrayed” the country should be stripped of their right to vote. She also expressed concerns about provocations at polling stations abroad during the September elections.

Politics • August 19, 12:38 AM • 5232 views
Disney challenges the ABC review in court and accuses the Trump administration of political pressure

Disney is demanding that the review of ABC television stations’ licenses be halted, considering it political pressure. The FCC suspects ABC of discrimination in hiring, which could lead to the licenses being revoked.

News of the World • August 19, 12:16 AM • 4655 views
Whistleblower claimed that teenagers encountered harmful content hundreds of times more often than Meta reported

Former Meta engineer Arturo Béjar testified in court that internal surveys showed a significantly higher prevalence of harmful content for teenagers than official reports indicated. The lawsuit brought by 29 states against the company is ongoing, and Meta denies the allegations.

News of the World • August 18, 11:57 PM • 4402 views
The death toll from the ferry disaster in Zimbabwe has risen to 94

In Zimbabwe, a government ferry capsized on Lake Kariba, killing at least 94 people. There were about 180 passengers on board, exceeding the vessel’s permitted capacity.

News of the World • August 18, 11:39 PM • 14062 views
Carney and Trump held talks ahead of the imposition of 50% U.S. tariffs on Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and U. S. President Donald Trump held a phone call ahead of the entry into force of new 50% American tariffs on some Canadian imports. The duties will cover goods worth about $20 billion, while businesses warn of the risk of job losses.

Economy • August 18, 11:17 PM • 5012 views
Israeli strike on the Gaza Strip kills six people

At least six Palestinians were killed and others injured in an Israeli strike on the Gaza Strip. The Israel Defense Forces said they attacked Hamas commanders who were planning attacks on military personnel.

News of the World • August 18, 10:56 PM • 4257 views
In Sweden, the remains of a pregnant Stone Age woman and her unborn child were foundPhoto

Archaeologists on the island of Lilla Karlsö discovered the remains of a young woman and a fetus dating back 8,000–9,500 years. The woman was 17–19 years old; the fetus may have died due to complications during childbirth.

News of the World • August 18, 10:38 PM • 4599 views
Svitolina withdraws from the Cincinnati tournament due to a right ankle injuryPhoto

Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina withdrew from the WTA 1000 tournament in Cincinnati before the third round due to a right ankle injury. She noted that the problem worsened during her second-round match, so she was unable to recover.

Sports • August 18, 10:24 PM • 4083 views
Russian disinformation intensifies ahead of elections in Germany amid the rise of the AfD

German security agencies are recording an intensification of Russian disinformation campaigns ahead of state elections. The far-right AfD, which advocates restoring relations with Moscow, is showing high poll ratings in three regions.

Politics • August 18, 10:16 PM • 14288 views
The EU disagreed with Trump regarding the absence of a threat from North Korea

The European Union stated that the DPRK remains a serious threat to regional and global security, disagreeing with Trump's assessment. Brussels emphasized the link between the security of Europe and the Indo-Pacific region.

Politics • August 18, 09:58 PM • 4699 views
Russian drones attacked Zaporizhzhia: one person killed and six woundedVideo

Russian drones attacked Zaporizhzhia, killing one person and injuring six others. Buildings were damaged, and a fire broke out.

War in Ukraine • August 18, 09:54 PM • 3487 views
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard has died

Frank Beard, drummer of ZZ Top, died at the age of 77 at a ranch in Texas. The band canceled concerts following his death.

Culture • August 18, 09:40 PM • 12689 views
A 26-year-old man was sentenced to 73 months in prison for attempting to assassinate Scott Bessent

26-year-old Ryan Michael English was sentenced to 73 months in prison for attempting to kill Scott Bessent in January 2025. He pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm and attempting to bring it into the Capitol.

News of the World • August 18, 09:37 PM • 4010 views
Bayern player Musiala loses consciousness for the second time in four days during a match and spoke about his conditionPhoto

Bayern midfielder Jamal Musiala lost consciousness for the second time in four days during a friendly match against Heidenheim. Doctors diagnosed him with temporary seizures caused by a neurological disorder.

Sports • August 18, 09:21 PM • 3462 views
ICC condemned U.S. sanctions against the court's president and other staff members

The International Criminal Court condemned U. S. sanctions against its president and staff, calling them an undermining of the rule of law. The court will continue its work, supporting its staff and victims of international crimes.

Politics • August 18, 09:15 PM • 4210 views
The Office of the President of Lithuania supported reducing transit time for Russian citizens to six hours

Lithuanian President’s adviser Marius Česnuliavičius said that six hours is sufficient to cross the country. The proposal provides for the use of a license plate recognition system.

Politics • August 18, 08:58 PM • 4281 views
The new ambassadors of Bulgaria, Estonia, India, and Germany have officially begun their work in Ukraine

Zelenskyy received the credentials of the new ambassadors of four countries. They discussed support for Ukraine and the development of trade and economic relations.

Politics • August 18, 08:45 PM • 8320 views