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Yevhen Ustimenko

Graduated from Oles Honchar Dnipro National University with a degree in Political Science, studied in graduate school. Has experience working in the elections of the President and People's Deputies of Ukraine since 2014. He collaborated with the publications "Dialog. UA", "Dnepr Info", "Apostrophe", "Telegraf", worked on the 34th channel and the "Open" channel (Dnipro). Interested in the history of Ukraine and the world. He specializes mainly in socio-political topics.
Author's articles
Poland introduces mandatory electronic booking at the Dorohusk border crossing point - SBGS of Ukraine

From May 11 to 15, the e-Avizacja system for booking departure times will be tested at the Dorohusk checkpoint. Drivers are asked to take these changes into account when planning their trips.

Society • 03:05 PM • 2406 views
Rain and cooling down to 12 degrees will cover Ukraine on May 9-10

On Saturday and Sunday, a drop in temperature and short-term rains are expected in Ukraine. In Kyiv, on May 10, it will get colder, reaching 12 degrees Celsius.

Society • 01:55 PM • 1972 views
MPs propose penalties for bullying in schools within a year - details of draft law No. 14127

The Committee on Law Enforcement recommended that the Verkhovna Rada adopt draft law No. 14127 on bullying in schools. The document proposes increasing the period for imposing a fine to one year.

Society • 01:24 PM • 1784 views
Umerov met with Kushner and Witkoff – discussed the return of prisoners and peace

Rustem Umerov met with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner regarding prisoners. The parties discussed diplomatic steps to achieve peace in the war.

Politics • May 8, 01:04 PM • 2294 views
Police escorted a donor heart by helicopter to Kyiv to save a teenagerVideo

The family of a deceased man donated his heart to save a 16-year-old teenager. Police escorted the organ to a helicopter for transportation to Kyiv.

Society • May 8, 12:40 PM • 2200 views
"Azov" returns to Mariupol. UAVs patrol roads 160 km deep towards the cityVideo

"Azov" pilots control the occupiers' logistics at a depth of 160 km from the front. Reconnaissance systems patrol Mariupol to destroy military targets.

Society • May 8, 12:14 PM • 23271 views
SAPO seeks confiscation of assets worth 6.4 million UAH from Acting Head of State Space Agency Mikheiev

SAPO demands the confiscation of a BMW X5 and a house belonging to the Acting Head of the State Space Agency, Volodymyr Mikheiev. The value of the unsubstantiated assets exceeds 6.4 million hryvnias.

Society • May 8, 11:16 AM • 2308 views
Russia suddenly revoked accreditations of Western media for the May 9 parade - Der Spiegel

The Kremlin has revoked the permits of ARD, ZDF, and other foreign media outlets for the May 9 parade in Moscow. This year, the event will be held exclusively for Russian media. This is the first time in the history of the May 9 parade that foreign media initially received accreditation from the Kremlin, only for it to be subsequently revoked.

Politics • May 8, 10:53 AM • 2504 views
Car bombing of a serviceman in Dnipro on May 7: two Russian agents detained, facing up to 12 yearsPhoto

Two men blew up a serviceman's car in Dnipro on the instructions of the Russian special services. They agreed to carry out the car bombing for a monetary reward. For committing the act of terrorism, the suspects face up to 12 years in prison.

Society • May 8, 09:57 AM • 2354 views
Medinsky and Torkunov sentenced to 10 years in prison in Ukraine - Prosecutor General's Office

A court in Kyiv sentenced Medinsky and Torkunov to 10 years over a Russian history textbook for the 11th grade. The book justifies Russian aggression and calls for changing Ukraine's borders - it is also actively used in the occupied territories.

Society • May 8, 09:22 AM • 2822 views
British Navy spent a month monitoring a Russian frigate off its coast - The Guardian

The British Navy spent a month tracking a Russian frigate and "shadow fleet" vessels. The Russian frigate was heading from the Atlantic Ocean to the North Sea. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that London will be "even tougher" in pursuing the Russian "shadow fleet."

Politics • May 8, 08:48 AM • 2860 views
RF plans to produce over 7.3 million strike drones in 2026 - SyrskyiPhoto

Russia plans to manufacture 7. 3 million FPV drones by 2026. Additionally, the Russians are deploying another 4 regiments, 24 divisions, and 162 batteries to counter Ukrainian drones. Meanwhile, in April, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck over 160,000 enemy targets.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 08:32 AM • 2758 views
Explosion occurs at the office of the Dutch Prime Minister's party – suspect detained

An explosion occurred at the D66 party office due to pyrotechnics in a mailbox. Police have detained a suspect; no one inside the building was injured.

Politics • May 8, 07:55 AM • 2820 views
81 years later, Ukrainians are forced to stop total evil – Zelenskyy makes a statement on the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism

Zelenskyy compared the current Russian aggression to German Nazism and called on the world for unity. The President honored the memory of the victims of the Second World War and the modern Russian-Ukrainian war.

Society • May 8, 07:37 AM • 3592 views
Strategic plants are burning in Rostov-on-Don after a series of explosionsPhoto

In Rostov-on-Don, the area of the Empils plant and the Radar Scientific and Technical Center is on fire following explosions. These enterprises fulfill orders for the Ministry of Defense of Russia.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 06:50 AM • 26233 views
208 combat engagements occurred at the front on May 7 - General Staff of the AFUPhoto

208 combat engagements took place over the past day; the enemy lost 1,130 personnel. The Defense Forces struck six command posts and 91 artillery systems.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 06:20 AM • 4130 views
The Rada proposes to increase liability for VLK and TCC for violations during mobilization

Draft Law No. 12442 provides for up to 8 years in prison for violating the mobilization and medical examination procedures. Liability will apply to officials of the TCC and VLK.

Society • May 7, 03:03 PM • 6326 views
Occupiers cancel May 9 parade in Zaporizhzhia region due to "threat of Ukrainian drones"

Gauleiter Yevhen Balytskyi has canceled the parade and march in the occupied part of the Zaporizhzhia region due to the "threat from Ukrainian drones". Residents were only offered the opportunity to lay flowers.

Society • May 7, 02:06 PM • 12299 views
HACC sentences Deputy Chairman of Rivne Regional Council Svystaliuk to 9 years in prison for bribery

The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has sentenced the Deputy Chairman of the Rivne Regional Council, Serhii Svystaliuk, to 9 years of imprisonment for bribery. Additionally, 500,000 hryvnias were confiscated from him. The official had promised a businessman assistance with the privatization of sanatorium property.

Society • May 7, 01:19 PM • 2896 views
Russian troops are massively setting fire to Ukraine's border forests and destroying observation towers, videoVideo

In the Chernihiv region, 2,400 hectares of forest are burning in the 5-kilometer border zone due to shelling. The occupiers are also deliberately destroying observation masts and forestry equipment.

Society • May 7, 12:15 PM • 4206 views
SBU detains three bloggers for "leaking" AFU positions on TikTok and TelegramPhoto

The SBU detained three residents of the Donetsk and Chernihiv regions for disseminating data on the movement of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The perpetrators face up to eight years in prison.

Society • May 7, 11:35 AM • 4094 views
Russian drone hits DTEK energy workers' vehicle in Dnipropetrovsk region

In the Dnipropetrovsk region, an enemy FPV drone struck a vehicle belonging to a DTEK crew that was en route to perform repairs. No people were injured, but the vehicle was destroyed.

Society • May 7, 10:51 AM • 3786 views
Not just SMS and mobile internet – "white lists" will not work in Moscow on May 9

In Moscow, mobile internet and SMS will be disabled on May 9 to "ensure security. " Home internet and Wi-Fi will operate in normal mode.

News of the World • May 7, 09:29 AM • 3884 views
Beat a fellow soldier in front of the formation and fled the unit – law enforcement detained a fighter of a UAF brigadePhotoVideo

Law enforcement officers detained a soldier who beat a fellow serviceman in front of the formation in Dnipro, filmed it on video, and later deserted. He faces up to 12 years in prison for torture and desertion.

Society • May 7, 08:57 AM • 27496 views
Explosions heard in Russia's Perm – smoke rises over the city, alert soundedPhotoVideo

Explosions were heard and smoke appeared in the Russian city of Perm on May 7. Sirens were active in the city and the "Kovyor" (Carpet) plan was announced; there is no information regarding casualties.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 08:20 AM • 23980 views
Luxembourg MEP Kartheiser recruits colleagues for trips to Russia - Politico

Fernand Kartheiser is inviting MEPs to a meeting with the Russian State Duma in June. He refused to name the European politicians or officials to whom he sent the invitations. The EU has called this an attempt to draw politicians into cooperation with the Kremlin.

Politics • May 7, 08:00 AM • 4348 views
157 combat engagements occurred at the front over the day of May 6 – General StaffPhoto

157 combat engagements took place over the past day; the enemy launched over 9,000 drones. The AFU eliminated 890 occupiers and destroyed 61 enemy artillery systems.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 07:03 AM • 3334 views
Nearly 50% of Ukrainians agree to tax increases in exchange for Western aid - pollPhoto

A KIIS poll showed that 48% of citizens support difficult reforms to receive funding. At the same time, 30% of respondents oppose such steps.

Society • May 6, 03:28 PM • 3748 views
China reacted to Ukraine's initiative regarding a ceasefire on May 9

China supports peace efforts and calls for dialogue to end the war. Beijing demands that Ukraine ensure the rights and safety of its citizens on the territory of Ukraine.

Politics • May 6, 02:25 PM • 6901 views
Russian strikes on Dnipro from April 25 to May 6 - city declares day of mourning for all victimsPhoto

A day of mourning has been declared in Dnipro on May 7 for those killed in Russian strikes between April 25 and May 6, announced Mayor Borys Filatov.

Society • May 6, 12:38 PM • 3529 views