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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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High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina Schmidt Announces Resignation

Christian Schmidt is stepping down as High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina after five years in office. He will remain in the role until a successor is appointed.

Politics • May 10, 11:09 PM • 3914 views
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Mohammadi transferred to hospital in Tehran

Narges Mohammadi was transferred from prison to a Tehran hospital after suffering a heart attack. Her sentence has been temporarily suspended under a high bail amount.

News of the World • May 10, 10:50 PM • 3616 views
American company has delivered over 200 Penguin drones to Ukraine: what makes them special

Redwire has supplied Ukraine with more than 200 Penguin drones for reconnaissance and patrolling. The systems have been combat-proven and are included in U.S. aid packages.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 10:35 PM • 33778 views
SPD allows Schröder's participation in negotiations on Ukraine following Putin's proposal

The SPD is ready to examine Putin's proposal to involve Schröder in negotiations. The German government considers such a Kremlin initiative to be fictitious.

Politics • May 10, 10:16 PM • 14349 views
Russian Defense Ministry claims "compliance with truce" despite continued shelling

The Russian Ministry of Defense claims to be observing a ceasefire despite continued shelling. Zelenskyy confirmed that hostilities by the aggressor have not ceased.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 09:58 PM • 14852 views
US Army deploys mobile anti-drone groups in Lithuania modeled after UkrainePhoto

The US military has deployed mobile air defense groups based on HMMWV vehicles in Lithuania. This anti-drone tactic was adopted from Ukraine's successful experience.

News of the World • May 10, 09:41 PM • 3631 views
Cruise ship passengers with hantavirus outbreak evacuated from Canary Islands

Passengers of the vessel MV Hondius were evacuated from Tenerife due to a hantavirus outbreak that claimed the lives of three people. The WHO assesses the risk to the public as low.

Health • May 10, 09:26 PM • 4213 views
Trump rejected Iran's counter-proposals regarding the plan to end the war

Trump called Iran's counter-proposals to the plan to end the war unacceptable. The Prime Minister of Pakistan acted as a mediator in the negotiations.

Politics • May 10, 09:13 PM • 4055 views
Iran has submitted a response to the U.S. regarding the latest proposal to end the war

Tehran has responded to the U. S. ceasefire proposal through intermediaries. The negotiations are focused on ending hostilities throughout the region.

Politics • May 10, 08:59 PM • 9282 views
Ukraine has handed over a list of prisoners to Russia for an exchange in a "1000 for 1000" format

Ukraine has handed over a list of 1,000 prisoners to the Russian Federation for an exchange mediated by the United States. The list was compiled based on the principle of the duration of the servicemen's captivity.

Society • May 10, 08:44 PM • 13107 views
US intensifies reconnaissance flights near Cuba – CNN

Since February, the US has conducted 25 reconnaissance flights near the coast of Cuba. Activity increased after Trump introduced an oil blockade of the island.

News of the World • May 10, 08:30 PM • 3609 views
Ukraine plans to complete current road repairs by June 1

By June 1, 10 million square meters of roads will be repaired in Ukraine for defense needs. An additional 3.5 billion UAH will be allocated for the restoration of local routes.

Society • May 10, 08:09 PM • 4429 views
Liner MV Hondius arrives off the coast of Tenerife following hantavirus outbreak

Hantavirus has been detected on board the MV Hondius, resulting in the deaths of three people. The vessel is anchored off Tenerife, where medical personnel are preparing passengers for evacuation.

Health • May 10, 05:03 AM • 8567 views
Russia has likely begun loading sanctioned LNG onto a new tanker under its own flag

The tanker Mercury is loading gas from the sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project. Russia is expanding its shadow fleet to export fuel to Asia, bypassing US sanctions.

Economy • May 10, 04:50 AM • 7554 views
Russians attacked Dnipropetrovsk region with drones, 3-year-old girl wounded

Russians attacked Nikopol and Synelnykove districts with drones. A three-year-old girl was wounded, and infrastructure in several communities was damaged.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 04:39 AM • 4321 views
Forecasters warn of heavy rain and cooling in several regions of Ukraine on May 10

On May 10, heavy rains are expected in the central and northern regions due to a Balkan cyclone. Air temperatures will drop significantly across the country.

Weather and environment • May 10, 04:13 AM • 5747 views
ATESH partisans claim destruction of electric locomotive in Russia's Lipetsk regionVideo

The ATESH movement carried out a sabotage operation on the railway in the Lipetsk region of the Russian Federation. An electric locomotive transporting ammunition and equipment for the Russian army was destroyed.

News of the World • May 10, 04:00 AM • 5768 views
Underwater operations reveal hundreds of artifacts on France's deepest shipwreckPhoto

Researchers surveyed a 16th-century vessel at a depth of over 2. 4 kilometers off Ramatuelle. A robot recovered unique ceramics and created a 3D model of the wreckage.

News of the World • May 10, 03:50 AM • 5674 views
General Staff reports over 800 occupiers eliminated and dozens of artillery systems destroyed in the past dayPhoto

Over the past day, the Defense Forces eliminated 840 invaders and 75 enemy artillery systems. Additionally, nearly 1,500 drones and 11 robotic systems were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 03:44 AM • 4006 views
White House calls actor Mark Hamill a "sick person" over photo of Trump in a gravePhoto

Mark Hamill posted a photo of Trump in a grave, prompting the White House to call the actor a sick person. The administration labeled such actions as dangerous rhetoric.

News of the World • May 10, 03:30 AM • 87047 views
Iran allowed Qatari LNG tanker to pass through the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran approved the vessel's passage to Pakistan to build confidence with mediators. This is the first voyage of a Qatari LNG tanker through the strait since the start of the conflict.

News of the World • May 10, 03:16 AM • 9193 views
In Greece, a sea drone found with explosives that may be Ukrainian was detonated

Near Lefkada, Greek sappers destroyed a sea drone containing 100 kg of explosives and Ukrainian markings. Investigators are examining a theory regarding an attack on Russian vessels.

News of the World • May 10, 03:03 AM • 8120 views
The EU has stated that all passengers on the liner with a hantavirus outbreak are considered high-risk contacts

Eight people fell ill on board the MV Hondius, and three passengers died from hantavirus. Everyone present on the vessel is being repatriated for mandatory self-isolation.

Health • May 10, 02:53 AM • 10234 views
Lebanon reports 39 dead due to new Israeli strikes

As a result of new IDF attacks in Lebanon, 39 people were killed, including children. In response, Hezbollah wounded three Israeli reservists with a drone.

News of the World • May 10, 02:39 AM • 4447 views
ICEYE integrated the ISR Cell reconnaissance center into a French brigade — this could also be important for UkrainePhoto

ICEYE integrated the ISR Cell center into a French brigade to transmit intelligence data within minutes. The SAR system operates regardless of weather conditions or time of day.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 02:08 AM • 5025 views
Iran demands guarantees for footballers who served in the Revolutionary Guard ahead of the 2026 World Cup

Iran is demanding visa guarantees for footballers who served in the Revolutionary Guard to participate in the 2026 World Cup. The tournament will be hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

Sports • May 10, 01:50 AM • 5127 views
The Russian Federation has 18 Tu-160s in service, but uses only seven for strikes against Ukraine - Defense ExpressPhoto

The operational readiness of the Tu-160 is 40 percent due to wear and tear. For strikes against Ukraine, the enemy uses only seven serviceable aircraft out of eighteen.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 01:33 AM • 4065 views
Russia Secretly Supplies Weapons and Goods to Iran via the Caspian Sea – NYT

Through the Caspian Sea, the Russian Federation secretly transfers drones and ammunition to Iran by turning off vessel radars. The route is also used for exporting grain and fuel.

News of the World • May 10, 01:16 AM • 4377 views
DPRK claims record production of shells for the Russian army and the war against UkrainePhoto

Pyongyang has quadrupled its production of shells for the needs of the Russian army. According to estimates, the DPRK has already transferred between one and six million rounds of ammunition to Russia.

News of the World • May 10, 12:59 AM • 17338 views
Ukrainian Yaroslav Amosov defeated Joel Alvarez at the UFC 328 tournamentVideo

Amosov defeated Alvarez at UFC 328, forcing his opponent to submit in the second round. This is the Ukrainian's 31st victory with one career loss.

Sports • May 10, 12:55 AM • 3649 views