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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
"They knew in advance": the head of the Lviv OVA commented on power outages in Lviv despite the Cabinet's ban

He emphasized that communities had time to prepare for the new requirements for priority electricity supply. He also reminded that back in 2024, the Cabinet of Ministers amended the resolution on the list of objects that have guaranteed priority electricity supply.

Society • January 7, 10:32 AM • 81311 views
Prepared for a Russian missile strike on a thermal power plant and planted a GPS tracker: SBU detained a 16-year-old girl in KropyvnytskyiPhotoVideo

The SBU detained a 16-year-old resident of Kropyvnytskyi who installed a GPS tracker for a missile strike on a local thermal power plant. She faces life imprisonment for treason.

Society • January 7, 09:57 AM • 14033 views
The Cabinet of Ministers has banned the disconnection of medical facilities from electricity supply: Prime Minister Svyrydenko instructed to investigate the situation in Lviv

Given the events in Lviv, the relevant authorities will conduct checks on the facts of possible violations of the Government's decision.

Society • January 7, 09:26 AM • 25070 views
Ukraine produces over 1,500 anti-Shahed drones daily - Shmyhal

In December 2025 - January 2026, Ukraine produced over 1,500 anti-Shahed drones per day. This allowed for an increase in the capabilities of units in countering aerial targets at various levels.

War in Ukraine • January 7, 09:11 AM • 3569 views
Ukrainian IT sector surpassed last year's figures but lags behind pre-war levels - infographicPhoto

In the first 11 months of 2025, Ukraine's IT sector contributed $5. 97 billion to the budget, which is 2.4% more than in 2024. However, this is still 3% less than in 2021, and almost 10% lower than in 2022.

Economy • January 7, 08:52 AM • 3012 views
Russian attack on Dnipro on January 7: tax service building damaged, no casualtiesPhoto

The tax service building in Dnipro was damaged as a result of a Russian attack on the night of January 7. Windows and doors were blown out by the blast wave, offices were damaged, but no one was injured.

Society • January 7, 08:34 AM • 5243 views
Protests in Iran: Abdanan city came under the control of protestersVideo

The city of Abdanan in Ilam province has completely come under the control of protesters, becoming the first settlement captured by opponents of the government. Security forces sided with the protesters, and riots and car arsons took place in the city.

Politics • January 7, 08:15 AM • 36503 views
Threatened supermarket customers with a pistol: Drunk man detained in KyivPhoto

Kyiv law enforcement officers detained a 46-year-old man who threatened customers of a supermarket on Ivan Kavaleridze Street with a starter pistol. He faces up to seven years in prison for gross violation of public order.

Kyiv • January 7, 07:54 AM • 3940 views
Occupiers trying to accumulate resources in Serebryansky forest - Air Assault ForcesVideo

Russian occupiers are trying to accumulate resources in the Serebryansky forest to bypass Dronivka and advance to Platonivka and Zakitne. Soldiers of the Air Assault Forces are cutting off enemy logistics, destroying 2 occupiers, 2 buggies, 1 quad bike, 4 motorcycles, and 5 enemy shelters.

War in Ukraine • January 7, 07:30 AM • 4290 views
Some hospitals and electric transport in Lviv were disconnected from electricity: Sadovyi appealed to the Cabinet of Ministers

In Lviv, since the night of January 6-7, some hospitals and all communal electric transport have been disconnected from electricity. This happened due to the government's change in approach to determining the criticality of enterprises.

Society • January 7, 07:01 AM • 17522 views
221 combat engagement occurred in the past day, the enemy launched over 90 air strikes and two missile strikes - General Staff of the Armed Forces of UkrainePhoto

Over the past day, 221 combat engagements were recorded, the enemy launched two missile and 90 air strikes. The Armed Forces of Ukraine hit three areas of concentration of personnel, weapons, and military equipment.

War in Ukraine • January 7, 06:48 AM • 3562 views
Belarusian economy enters slowdown with no prospects of recovery in 2026 - Foreign Intelligence Service

International financial institutions predict a prolonged slowdown of the Belarusian economy until 2026 due to sanctions and dependence on Russia. GDP growth of 1.4–1.8% and inflation of 7–7.5% are projected under the baseline scenario.

Economy • January 6, 03:44 PM • 5952 views
Ukrainian SOF struck Russian logistics and ammunition depots in Donetsk region with drones

On the night of January 6, units of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck enemy targets in the Donetsk region with FP-2 attack drones. A logistics warehouse of the 55th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade of the Russian Federation in Selydove and an ammunition depot in Hirne were hit.

War in Ukraine • January 6, 03:34 PM • 4365 views
Oil depot, command posts, and radar station hit: Ukrainian Armed Forces inflict new sensitive strikes on Russia

On the night of January 6, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the Gercon Plus oil depot in Russia's Lipetsk region. Strikes were also carried out on UAV command posts and an S-300V radar station.

War in Ukraine • January 6, 03:14 PM • 6170 views
Strike on the 100th arsenal of the Main Rocket and Artillery Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Defense: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine revealed details

The Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the 100th arsenal of the Main Rocket and Artillery Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Defense in the Kostroma region. A fire was recorded at the facility, and the evacuation of the local population was announced.

War in Ukraine • January 6, 02:51 PM • 8315 views
Man arrested in Paris for stealing sword from Joan of Arc sculpture

French law enforcement officers have arrested a man who, on January 2, stole a sword from the bronze sculpture of Joan of Arc in Paris. The assailant broke off the sword from the equestrian statue in Place Saint-Augustin and fled, but was stopped by patrolling police officers.

Crimes and emergencies • January 6, 02:01 PM • 4442 views
Western sanctions froze Telegram bonds worth $500 million in Russia - FT

Western sanctions have led to the freezing of approximately $500 million worth of Telegram bonds held in Russia. This demonstrates the messenger's financial vulnerability to the Russian market, despite the founder's attempts to distance himself from Russia.

Economy • January 6, 01:10 PM • 20025 views
Promised soldier's rotation for $9,000: military officer detained in Dnipro after receiving bribe

Law enforcement officers detained a serviceman who demanded 9,000 US dollars for including a soldier in the rotation lists. The suspect was detained on January 1 in Dnipro while receiving a bribe.

Society • January 6, 12:52 PM • 3306 views
Venezuela elections postponed for at least a month - Trump

US President Donald Trump stated that elections in Venezuela will not take place for at least a month, as the country is not ready for voting. He also noted that the US is cooperating with Venezuela's new leader, Delcy Rodriguez.

Politics • January 6, 12:23 PM • 12052 views
Europe paralyzed by snowfalls: hundreds of flights and trains canceled, thousands of kilometers of traffic jams, casualties reported

Heavy snowfalls and extreme temperatures have led to flight cancellations, traffic jams, and school closures across Europe. The Netherlands, France, and the United Kingdom have been most affected, with five fatalities reported in France.

News of the World • January 6, 12:01 PM • 7497 views
"Ukraine is a bad country, I respect Putin": a scandal erupted on a bus traveling from Italy

Italian Rocco, who was traveling by bus to Ukraine, declared his respect for Putin and called Ukraine a "bad country. " Passengers of the bus stated that they would not allow him to enter the country.

Society • January 6, 10:53 AM • 8977 views
Berlin blackout organizers have been hiding from law enforcement since 2011 - DW

German law enforcement has been unable to apprehend left-wing radicals since 2011, who caused a blackout in Berlin on January 4. The group Vulcan, involved in a series of crimes, calls for the destruction of modern infrastructure associated with fossil fuels.

Crimes and emergencies • January 6, 10:36 AM • 6213 views
Hungary will not leave the EU, it will collapse on its own - Orban

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban believes that the European Union will collapse on its own, but his country will not leave the EU. He also stated that he would not give money to Ukraine because "Ukrainians will not give it back."

Politics • January 6, 10:07 AM • 6605 views
US prepares Greenland deal to boost influence on island - The Economist

The United States of America is working on a deal for Greenland, which it will offer to the island's authorities. President Trump stated that Greenland is needed by the US from a national security perspective.

Politics • January 6, 09:19 AM • 51098 views
Inflicted a fatal knife wound to the neck near a store: a murder suspect detained in DniproPhoto

In Dnipro, a suspect has been detained in the murder of a man who died from a knife wound to the neck after a conflict near a store. The perpetrator faces 7 to 15 years in prison for intentional homicide.

Society • January 6, 08:18 AM • 5763 views
Iran's leaders concerned about US actions in Venezuela amid protests - Reuters

Iran's leaders are trying to quell protests, as US actions in Venezuela are causing concern in Tehran. Tehran's capabilities are limited by Trump's threats and a prolonged economic crisis.

Politics • January 6, 07:38 AM • 7357 views
Explosions rocked Russia: an oil refinery in Bashkortostan and a pharmaceutical manufacturer in Penza were hit.Video

The Sterlitamak petrochemical plant and Biocynthesis PJSC came under attack.

War in Ukraine • January 6, 07:00 AM • 5985 views
Teenager's murder on Kyiv funicular: lawyer held accountable for delaying court proceedings

In Ukraine, a lawyer was brought to disciplinary responsibility for delaying court proceedings in the case of the murder of teenager Maksym Materukhin. His right to practice law was suspended for three months.

Society • January 5, 02:45 PM • 10156 views
Organizer of international drug channel from Europe to Ukraine received pre-trial detention

On January 2, the Peresypsky District Court of Odesa chose a pre-trial detention measure in the form of detention without bail for the organizer of a transnational drug supply channel. The value of one batch of cocaine, which was planned to be imported weekly, exceeded 200 thousand US dollars.

Society • January 5, 02:20 PM • 4224 views
New burial trenches appear in Mariupol: mortality among city residents is risingPhoto

New burial trenches have been recorded in temporarily occupied Mariupol, linked to the exhumation of bodies and rising mortality among the civilian population. Local authorities and the Center for the Study of Occupation report a shocking scale of new burials in the third year of occupation.

Society • January 5, 01:44 PM • 6613 views