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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
Finland states no drones entered its airspace – Prime Minister and President react

The Finnish Defence Forces did not detect any drones in their airspace. Despite this, authorities suspended air traffic and advised citizens to remain cautious.

News of the World • May 15, 06:53 PM • 3086 views
Beating of Ukrainian teenagers in Warsaw – police detain attackers

Warsaw police have detained five Poles for attacking three Ukrainians aged 15-18. The incident occurred on a bridge and was motivated by national animosity.

Crimes and emergencies • May 15, 06:29 PM • 7350 views
Russia's economy has begun to decline for the first time since 2023 due to military spending - Bloomberg

Russia's GDP contracted by 0. 2% in the first quarter of 2026. This is the first decline of the war economy in the last three years.

Economy • May 15, 06:00 PM • 5284 views
Afghanistan may send labor to the Russian Federation due to personnel shortages

Afghanistan plans to send workers to the Russian Federation due to a record labor shortage. The only obstacle to cooperation at this time remains the language barrier.

Economy • May 15, 05:24 PM • 5646 views
Collection of evidence of Russian war crimes will be more extensive - Syrskyi signed the order

Syrskyi introduced unified standards for recording Russian war crimes in the "Delta" system. The Military Law Enforcement Service will form the evidence base.

Society • May 15, 04:31 PM • 6888 views
Oleksandr Zakusylo appointed Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation – his areas of responsibility announced

The Cabinet of Ministers has appointed Oleksandr Zakusylo as Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation. He will be responsible for the launch of e-Excise, e-Court, and the development of state digital systems.

Society • May 15, 03:37 PM • 3086 views
Queen Margrethe of Denmark underwent heart surgery after hospitalization

86-year-old Queen Margrethe underwent balloon angioplasty following a heart attack. She remains in the hospital under medical supervision for recovery.

Health • May 15, 03:14 PM • 3206 views
Spain extradited a Ukrainian to Germany on suspicion of spying for the Russian Federation

43-year-old Serhiy N. was detained in Spain and handed over to German law enforcement. He was collecting data on German facilities for potential Russian attacks.

Crimes and emergencies • May 15, 02:58 PM • 3230 views
Received 18,000 euros for a promise to bribe prosecutors – lawyer exposed in PrykarpattiaPhotoVideo

The SBI has served a notice of suspicion to a lawyer who swindled 18,000 euros by promising to bribe prosecutors. The suspect faces up to eight years in prison.

Society • May 15, 02:40 PM • 2796 views
Thunderstorms, hail, and squalls to sweep across Ukraine on May 16Photo

On Saturday, May 16, Ukraine will experience brief showers with thunderstorms, hail, and squalls. Daytime temperatures will range between 18-23 degrees Celsius.

Society • May 15, 02:11 PM • 2090 views
General Staff recorded 80 enemy attacks on Ukrainian positions since the beginning of the day on May 15

Since the beginning of the day, 80 Russian attacks have been recorded in various directions of the front. The highest number of assaults occurred in the Pokrovsk and Hulyiaipole directions.

Society • May 15, 01:35 PM • 2336 views
Putin and Xi Jinping will discuss Trump's visit to China during their meeting - Peskov

Preparations for Putin's visit to China are complete; he will meet with Xi Jinping. The parties will discuss the results of China's negotiations with Donald Trump.

Politics • May 15, 12:27 PM • 3008 views
Threatened to blow up a high-rise building with gas and a grenade – a hooligan was detained in Kyiv

In the Shevchenkivskyi district, a 40-year-old Kyiv resident threatened to blow up a building with gas. Police evacuated the residents and detained the man for hooliganism.

Society • May 15, 11:54 AM • 2724 views
Gazprom's Astrakhan plant halted fuel production due to a fire caused by a UAV - Reuters

A UAV strike has halted fuel production at Gazprom's Astrakhan plant. Restoration of the key unit will take from several weeks to months.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 07:00 PM • 10943 views
Suspected by the SBU of kidnapping children from Kherson – Yana Lantratova becomes Russia's new ombudsman

Yana Lantratova has replaced Tatyana Moskalkova as the Russian Ombudsman. The SBU suspects the new official of kidnapping Ukrainian children from Kherson.

News of the World • May 14, 06:13 PM • 3834 views
Search for 15-year-old teenager continues in Rivne region - UAVs deployedPhoto

Police, National Guard, and volunteers are searching for 15-year-old Roman Kyryliuk near the village of Oleksandriia. Drones have been deployed for the operation, and water bodies and forests are being inspected.

Society • May 14, 05:41 PM • 3586 views
Russians likely struck Kyiv with a Kh-101 missile - ZelenskyyVideo

In Kyiv and the regions, the consequences of the Russian strikes on May 14 are being mitigated. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the world to stop schemes for bypassing sanctions used for the production of Russian missiles.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 05:16 PM • 5364 views
Lasted over 6 years. Péter Magyar abolished the state of emergency in Hungary introduced by Orbán

The new Prime Minister Péter Magyar has abolished the state of emergency in Hungary. The country is ending the rule by decree established by Viktor Orbán and returning to normal life.

Politics • May 14, 04:52 PM • 6280 views
Slovakia condemned Russian strikes on Ukraine on May 13 and 14

Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár condemned the Russian attacks on Zakarpattia near the border with Slovakia. Due to the massive shelling, the country was forced to close its checkpoints.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 04:04 PM • 6150 views
Water supply restored in all districts of Kyiv following Russia's May 14 attack – Klitschko

Kyiv's municipal services have fully restored water supply in all districts of the city. The system was stabilized using backup power following the shelling.

Society • May 14, 03:45 PM • 4713 views
Merz responds to Putin regarding Schröder's involvement in peace negotiations on Ukraine

Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz called the Russian attacks on May 14 proof of the Kremlin's insincerity regarding peace statements. He rejected the proposal to involve Gerhard Schröder in the negotiation process.

Politics • May 14, 03:29 PM • 7573 views
Preparing strikes on Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia: SBU detains two Russian agentsPhoto

The SBU detained two FSB agents who were spying on air defense systems and AFU equipment. The suspects are in custody and face life imprisonment.

Society • May 14, 02:28 PM • 3959 views
Macron condemned Russian attack on Ukraine on May 14 - Zelenskyy's reaction followed immediately

The French President called the May 14 attack a manifestation of Russian hypocrisy and promised support. The President of Ukraine emphasized the importance of air defense systems for the security of all of Europe.

War in Ukraine • May 14, 01:49 PM • 9554 views
The Russian Federation is trying to counter China through the split of the European Union - CCD

The Russian elite seeks to split the EU to counter China and restore the influence of the USSR. The CCD predicts the collapse of the empire due to the war against Ukraine.

Politics • May 14, 01:21 PM • 3809 views
Embezzled 12 million hryvnias in aid for sick children – group of fraudsters charged with new crimesPhoto

Pseudo-volunteers stole 12 million hryvnias in aid intended for sick children. The organizer and her accomplices face up to twelve years in prison.

Society • May 14, 12:36 PM • 3260 views
Zelenskyy met with Nicușor Dan - proposed a Drone Deal to Romania and discussed EU accessionVideo

Zelenskyy proposed a Drone Deal format to Romania and discussed EU accession. The President thanked Nicușor Dan for the support and participation in the B9 Summit.

Politics • May 13, 06:53 PM • 4895 views
Desecration of the bodies of fallen UAF soldiers - Lubinets reacts to Russian crime in Zaporizhzhia region

Dmytro Lubinets has appealed to the UN and the ICRC regarding the Russian order to behead fallen UAF soldiers. The Ombudsman calls for reporting war crimes.

Society • May 13, 06:27 PM • 5421 views
Strikes on Zakarpattia on May 13 – Budapest condemned the attacks and summoned the Russian Ambassador to Hungary

The new Prime Minister of Hungary, Péter Magyar, condemned the Russian strikes on Zakarpattia. The Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Russian Ambassador over the attack on the region's critical infrastructure.

Politics • May 13, 06:02 PM • 4627 views
Russian attack on Lviv region on May 13: energy facilities damaged, over 10 villages without power

Occupiers struck energy and industrial sectors in Lviv region, damaging a residential building. Over 10,000 subscribers were left without electricity.

Society • May 13, 05:23 PM • 7920 views
Ordered to behead fallen UAF soldiers – Russian commander in Zaporizhzhia suspected of crime

A Russian commander ordered the beheading of fallen soldiers of the 225th Regiment near Huliaipole. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has recorded another brutal war crime by the occupiers.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 05:00 PM • 5115 views