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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
In Lviv, a TCC serviceman died after a stab wound, the attacker was detained - prosecutor's office

A TCC serviceman received a fatal injury in Lviv on December 3 from a 30-year-old man. The attacker stabbed him and sprayed a gas canister, after which he fled.

Society • December 4, 10:15 AM • 5077 views
Daughter of fallen National Guardsman to receive one-time assistance: details of court decision

Obolonsky District Court of Kyiv approved the payment of one-time assistance to the daughter of a National Guard soldier who died during the Russian invasion. The court established the fact that the girl was dependent on her father until the day of his death.

Society • December 4, 09:47 AM • 4049 views
Parubiy, NABU, "labubu" and more: Google named the most popular queries of Ukrainians in 2025

Google presented the most popular queries of Ukrainians in 2025. "Power outage schedule" became the leader, and "The Gorge" among films.

Society • December 4, 08:53 AM • 80990 views
Ukrposhta issued a new stamp "Strength in Fire" for the Day of Missile Forces and Artillery of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: the author is a soldier of the 406th brigadePhoto

Ukrposhta presented the stamp "Strength in Fire", created by Mykhailo Diachenko, a serviceman of the 406th separate artillery brigade. A circulation of 400,000 copies is already available for purchase in branches and online.

Society • December 4, 08:15 AM • 4369 views
Drones attacked a chemical plant in Russia's Stavropol KraiVideo

Ukrainian drones attacked the Nevinnomysskiy Azot plant in Russia's Stavropol Krai. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported 14 downed UAVs over the region.

War in Ukraine • December 4, 07:54 AM • 3859 views
Putin blocks peace talks involving US representatives - The Guardian

Negotiations to end the Russian-Ukrainian war involving US representatives have hit a snag due to Vladimir Putin's stance. The Russian dictator has effectively rejected the agreement and is also unwilling to see US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow.

Politics • December 4, 07:25 AM • 4414 views
Russians are taking Ukrainian children for "re-education" to North Korea - human rights activist

Kateryna Rashevska, a representative of the NGO "Regional Center for Human Rights," stated that there are 165 "re-education" camps for Ukrainian children in the occupied territories of Ukraine, as well as in Russia, Belarus, and North Korea.

Society • December 4, 06:56 AM • 6061 views
In the US, a drunk raccoon caused a mess in a liquor storePhoto

In Virginia, liquor store employees found a drunk raccoon in the restroom. The animal broke bottles and drank alcohol, after which it was taken to a shelter.

News of the World • December 3, 03:51 PM • 5092 views
Russian language lost protection in Ukraine by the European Charter of Languages: Parliament changed legislation

The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill that removes Russian and Moldovan languages from the list of languages protected by the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. This prevents political manipulation and undermining the status of the Ukrainian language.

Society • December 3, 03:11 PM • 4330 views
Ukrainian Special Operations Forces operators eliminated three occupiers in Pokrovsk, Donetsk regionVideo

Ukrainian special forces from the 3rd Special Operations Forces Regiment conducted a special operation in Pokrovsk, eliminating three Russian occupiers. One was eliminated with small arms, and two others with an FPV drone and an accurate shot.

War in Ukraine • December 3, 02:48 PM • 3258 views
Organized illegal logging of 329 trees and caused damages of UAH 7.3 million: former head of the State Emergency Service in Ivano-Frankivsk region received a notice of suspicionPhoto

The prosecutor's office sent an indictment to court against the former head of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Ivano-Frankivsk region. He organized the illegal logging of 329 trees in the "Chornyi Lis" reserve, causing damages to the state of over UAH 7.3 million.

Society • December 3, 01:41 PM • 3160 views
EU borrowing and a "reparations loan": The European Commission presented legal proposals for financing Ukraine

The European Commission presented two solutions for financing Ukraine in 2026-2027: EU borrowing and a "reparations loan. "

Economy • December 3, 12:41 PM • 22964 views
Ukrainian military continues to control part of Pokrovsk - Center for Countering Disinformation

The Ukrainian Defense Forces maintain control over part of the city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast. This information was confirmed by Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation.

War in Ukraine • December 3, 12:30 PM • 12281 views
Ukrainians abroad reduced money transfers home by 7.1% - NBU

The volume of private money transfers from Ukrainians working abroad decreased by 7. 1% in October, amounting to $0.7 billion. In total, for January-October 2025, the amount of transfers decreased by 12.1% to $7.0 billion.

Society • December 3, 11:54 AM • 3625 views
Occupiers talk about "full control" over the banks of the Oskil River in Kupyansk: the Armed Forces of Ukraine refuted the lies of the Russians

Statements by the Russian occupiers about full control of both banks of the Oskil River in Kupyansk do not correspond to reality. The Armed Forces of Ukraine have improved their tactical position in the city, and individual Russian groups remain only in the northern districts.

War in Ukraine • December 3, 11:31 AM • 10760 views
"Breakthrough" in Lyman, Donetsk region: the 3rd Army Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine denied Russian liesVideo

The Russian General Staff's report of a breakthrough in Lyman is a lie. Ukrainian troops repel up to 40 assaults daily, preventing the occupiers from entering the city.

War in Ukraine • December 3, 11:13 AM • 4880 views
Russian drone attack on Chornobyl NPP: foreign partners coordinate efforts to restore the NSC Arch

Ukraine's foreign partners have coordinated further steps to restore the New Safe Confinement Arch over the destroyed 4th power unit of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, damaged by a Russian drone in February 2025. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is considering mechanisms to attract new donors.

News of the World • December 3, 10:49 AM • 3398 views
Ukraine under the influence of an anticyclone: a meteorologist announced the weather forecast from December 3 to 10Photo

On Wednesday, December 3, the air temperature in Ukraine will be +4+8 degrees, in the south up to +12. From December 4, an anticyclone from the east will affect the weather, no significant precipitation is expected.

Weather and environment • December 3, 10:24 AM • 4643 views
The "3000 km across Ukraine" program: over 30,000 Ukrainians used it in the first hour

The "3000 km across Ukraine" program from "Ukrzaliznytsia" activated over 30,000 Ukrainians in the first hour. The first thousand tickets from frontline regions have already been snapped up, with flights from Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv being the most in demand.

Society • December 3, 09:38 AM • 3640 views
The GUR revealed the production scheme of Iskander-M missiles and the companies that are still not under sanctionsPhoto

The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine published data on the structure and enterprises that produce Iskander-M ballistic missiles. 13 participating companies were identified that are still not under sanctions.

War in Ukraine • December 3, 08:49 AM • 8421 views
Germany to buy US weapons for Kyiv for $200 million - Foreign Minister Wadephul

Germany will purchase American weapons for Ukraine for $200 million under the PURL program. An additional $25 million will be allocated for winter equipment and medical supplies for the Armed Forces of Ukraine from NATO.

Politics • December 3, 08:33 AM • 3882 views
Russian oil volumes at sea increased by a fifth in three months - Bloomberg

Russia is struggling to deliver oil under US sanctions, which has led to a 21% increase in oil volumes at sea in three months. The average voyage time for the flagship ESPO crude to Chinese ports has increased to over 12 days.

Economy • December 3, 08:11 AM • 3480 views
Trump revokes all Biden pardons signed with an autopen

Donald Trump stated that he is revoking all of Joe Biden's pardons signed with a pen, claiming that this makes them invalid. Trump also questioned Biden's mental fitness.

Politics • December 3, 07:29 AM • 4326 views
Drones damaged fuel tanks in Voronezh region, no casualties

On the night of December 3, UAVs attacked the Voronezh region, damaging fuel tanks. Russian air defense destroyed four drones, no casualties were reported.

War in Ukraine • December 3, 07:11 AM • 4787 views
201 combat engagements occurred in the past day - General StaffPhoto

201 combat engagements were recorded in the past day. The enemy launched 1 missile and 52 air strikes, carried out 3787 shelling attacks, and deployed 4406 kamikaze drones. The total losses of the occupiers amounted to 1200 personnel.

War in Ukraine • December 3, 06:51 AM • 5109 views
Sweden to provide Ukraine with winter aid package worth over 100 million euros

Sweden has allocated a winter support package to Ukraine worth over 100 million euros, aimed at energy supply, infrastructure repair, reforms, and healthcare. The total aid amounts to 1.112 billion Swedish kronor.

Economy • December 2, 02:41 PM • 3302 views
Draft State Budget 2026: MP announces probable date of consideration

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine is likely to consider the draft State Budget for 2026 on December 3. Negotiations on amendments to it are currently underway.

Society • December 2, 02:22 PM • 3598 views
SOF attacked occupiers in Donbas: warehouses and personnel hit, videoVideo

The Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully attacked the occupiers in Donetsk and Luhansk regions. Ammunition and fuel and lubricants depots, as well as a concentration of personnel, were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • December 2, 01:59 PM • 3207 views
Incident with the MIDVOLGA-2 tanker in the Black Sea: Ukraine denies involvement accusations

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Georgiy Tykhyi, officially denied Ukraine's involvement in the incident with the MIDVOLGA-2 tanker, which was transporting sunflower oil under the Russian flag. He hinted that Russia might have staged the attack, as the vessel's route made no sense.

Politics • December 2, 01:32 PM • 3097 views
The building of the FSB of the Russian Federation in Chechnya completely burned down after an attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces' drones: the Ministry of Internal Affairs building was damagedVideo

On the night of December 2, Ukrainian Armed Forces drones attacked the building of the FSB of the Russian Federation in the Achkhoy-Martanovsky district of Chechnya, as a result of which the building completely burned down. The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the downing of four drones over Chechnya.

War in Ukraine • December 2, 01:09 PM • 3226 views