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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
Bezugla attacked Fedienko during a speech in the Verkhovna Rada, videoVideo

Maryana Bezugla attacked Oleksandr Fedienko in the Rada over a bill on Cyber Forces and tried to snatch a piece of paper. Stefanchuk issued a reprimand to Bezugla, while she herself stated that she is not against the creation of Cyber Forces.

Society • April 30, 08:14 AM • 3498 views
A mushroom-shaped column of smoke rose over the Lukoil plant in Perm following an explosionPhotoVideo

An explosion occurred at an oil distillation unit of the Lukoil plant in Perm, Russia. Due to the incident, schools were evacuated and classes at the city's universities were canceled.

News of the World • April 30, 07:28 AM • 3460 views
Over the past day, April 29, 177 clashes occurred at the front; the enemy does not stop attacks - General StaffPhoto

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 177 combat clashes over the day of April 29. At the same time, the Russian occupiers lost 1,470 personnel, 7 tanks and 7 armored vehicles, 119 artillery systems, and 1,327 UAVs.

War in Ukraine • April 30, 06:35 AM • 3056 views
The International Register of Damage has been expanded: how businesses and the state can receive compensation

This concerns five new categories related to the damage or destruction of critical and non-critical infrastructure. The Register also records the damage, destruction, or loss of assets.

Society • April 29, 02:48 PM • 2890 views
Maximum efforts must be made to protect facilities in Ukraine from Russian air attacks - SyrskyiPhoto

The Commander-in-Chief of the AFU also reported the destruction of over 2,100 enemy targets in April 2024. Army aviation of the AFU Ground Forces plays a vital role in countering Russian drones, Oleksandr Syrskyi noted.

Society • April 29, 02:23 PM • 3185 views
North Korea's nuclear arsenal is approaching a critical threshold and will be able to overcome the US defense system - Bloomberg

Pyongyang is producing up to 20 nuclear warheads per year to overcome US defenses. By 2035, North Korea's arsenal could reach the level of France.

Politics • April 29, 01:37 PM • 8468 views
Demand for $110,000 for a court plea deal: Lawyer and SBU officers in Poltava region served with notices of suspicion

NABU and SAP have exposed SBU officials in the Poltava region for a $110,000 bribe. The money was demanded for a plea deal in a case involving trade with the Russian Federation through shell companies.

Society • April 29, 12:38 PM • 2801 views
Seizure of the land plot to be lifted - Rada unblocks construction of the Museum of the Revolution of Dignity with a new law

The Rada has passed a law to unblock the construction of the Museum of the Revolution of Dignity. The document lifts the seizure of the plot and cancels redundant permit procedures.

Society • April 29, 11:04 AM • 2866 views
DIU released information on foreign machine tools for the Russian military-industrial complex — more than 60 units identified

Ukrainian intelligence has published information on more than 60 foreign machine tools used by enterprises of the Russian military-industrial complex.

War in Ukraine • April 29, 09:02 AM • 12904 views
Rights of Hungarians in Ukraine are not being suppressed - Mayor of Berehove during meeting with Magyar

Zoltan Babjak stated there is no oppression of Hungarians in Ukraine following a meeting with the newly elected Hungarian MEP Péter Magyar. He added that President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy is personally overseeing these issues.

Society • April 29, 08:02 AM • 23073 views
Adjusted Russian strikes on northern Ukraine: SBU detains "mole" in the Defense Forces

The detainee turned out to be a border service employee: he was involved in adjusting enemy strikes on the northern regions of Ukraine. He faces life imprisonment with confiscation of property.

Society • April 29, 07:20 AM • 4273 views
Scheme to 'resolve issues' with Military Medical Commissions for $15,000 exposed in Kryvyi RihPhoto

The participants in the criminal scheme include the director and a volunteer of a charitable foundation, as well as a neurosurgeon. The detainees have been notified of suspicion under two articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. They face a lengthy prison sentence.

Society • April 28, 03:07 PM • 7252 views
No marriage permits at age 14 — Verkhovna Rada passes new Civil Code in first reading

Draft Law No. 15150 was supported by 254 MPs. If passed in its entirety, Ukrainians will be able to inherit accounts and crypto-assets, claim compensation for war losses under specific rules, and courts will receive tools against cyber fraud and abuses involving artificial intelligence.

Society • April 28, 12:54 PM • 4402 views
Situation with food shortages for soldiers at the front has been brought under control - Ministry of Defense

Commander-in-Chief of the AFU Syrskyi ordered an inspection of the supply of soldiers on the front line by May 20.

Society • April 28, 12:33 PM • 3679 views
Lubinets outlines tree removal procedures and fines for unauthorized loggingPhoto

Dmytro Lubinets explained the rules for tree removal and the procedure for obtaining a permit. Illegal logging carries the threat of a fine and full compensation for damages.

Society • April 28, 10:45 AM • 20023 views
The Verkhovna Rada has extended martial law in Ukraine for another 90 days

The Rada has extended martial law in Ukraine for 90 days starting May 4, 2026. 315 People's Deputies voted in favor of the corresponding decision.

Society • April 28, 10:09 AM • 4365 views
Grossi stated the risk of nuclear catastrophe is at its highest since the Cold War

The IAEA Director General stated that the risk of a nuclear catastrophe has risen to Cold War levels. This is attributed to the war in Europe and the pressure on the security system.

News of the World • April 28, 09:32 AM • 3957 views
Kazakhstan changes oil route to Germany due to Russian actions

Kazakhstan will reroute 260,000 tons of oil to Germany following the suspension of transit through the "Druzhba" pipeline across Russian territory.

News of the World • April 28, 08:27 AM • 28729 views
Attack on the Tuapse refinery - residents of surrounding buildings evacuated

Due to the attack on the oil refinery in Tuapse, residents were evacuated to a local school. Operations at the Sochi and Krasnodar airports were temporarily suspended.

News of the World • April 28, 08:01 AM • 3574 views
Recruited spotters for the FSB - SBU detains IT specialistPhoto

The SBU has detained an IT specialist and a spotter who worked for the FSB. The perpetrators created fake accounts and directed strikes against western Ukraine.

Society • April 28, 07:40 AM • 3767 views
Zelenskyy appoints new ambassador to Luxembourg - who is Yaroslav Melnyk

Zelenskyy has appointed the Ambassador to Belgium, Yaroslav Melnyk, as the representative to Luxembourg concurrently. Previously, the diplomat headed the Ukrainian mission in Italy.

Politics • April 28, 07:11 AM • 4829 views
Occupiers in Luhansk to "nationalize" 8,000 apartments under new rules - RMA

In Luhansk, the occupiers are "nationalizing" eight thousand apartments due to debts and the absence of owners. Owners are given only 30 days to resolve the issue.

Society • April 28, 06:45 AM • 4851 views
General Staff reports 226 combat engagements at the front on April 27Photo

There were 226 clashes at the front, and enemy losses amounted to 1,180 personnel. The AFU destroyed 34 artillery systems and over a thousand drones in a single day.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 06:22 AM • 3091 views
In Zaporizhzhia, a scheme of illegal importation of medicines for cancer patients was exposedPhotoVideo

Law enforcement officers exposed a scheme of illegal importation and sale of unregistered drugs for cancer patients involving entrepreneurs, officials, and drivers. Suspicion notices have been served to the pharmacy manager and the head of the department.

Society • April 24, 03:08 PM • 4831 views
Storm aftermath in Ukraine - trees fall on cars and cause firesPhoto

Rescuers are eliminating the consequences of squally wind in Zhytomyr, Kyiv, and Vinnytsia regions. Trees damaged the "ambulance car" and blocked road traffic.

Society • April 24, 02:04 PM • 3917 views
Russian drones attacked Balakliia on April 24 - there are civilian casualties and injuriesPhoto

The occupiers struck residential buildings and a lyceum in Balakliia with a Shahed UAV. Two people were killed and two utility workers were injured in the attack.

Society • April 24, 01:37 PM • 4234 views
Special forces officer of the TOR detained a man with a grenade in DniproVideo

Inspector Serhii Tkachenko neutralized the assailant who tried to detonate the munition. Investigators were called to the scene, and the grenade was seized for examination.

Society • April 24, 12:52 PM • 3210 views
Kiriyenko's positions in Russia are weakening due to failures in elections in Moldova and Hungary - intelligence

The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine reports on the loss of control by Sergey Kiriyenko over political processes. The FSB power bloc is taking over the management of Russia's digital environment.

Politics • April 24, 11:14 AM • 4084 views
Schools in Ukraine are obliged to check students' electronic military documents - Ministry of DefensePhoto

Educational institutions must maintain personal military records of 17-year-old boys. Schools are obliged to accept digital documents from "Reserve+" or the "Diia" portal.

Society • April 24, 09:33 AM • 17466 views
"Azov" destroys equipment and personnel of the occupiers in Donetsk - videoVideo

UAV operators of the "Azov" corps successfully struck Russian logistics and forces in Donetsk. Russian air defense systems cannot stop the work of Ukrainian drones.

Society • April 24, 08:54 AM • 5518 views