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Zakhar Podkidyshev

He graduated from Chernivtsi National University with a degree in political science. He began his professional journalism career in 2000 at the local newspaper Chas. He worked for local publications Svoboda Slova, Chas-2000, and Versii. In 2006, he became a correspondent for the all-Ukrainian newspaper Express in the Chernivtsi region. From 2008 to 2012, he was the head of the Express bureau. In 2011-12, he was a public relations advisor to the mayor of Chernivtsi. In 2014-19, he was a journalist for the online publication The Chernivtsi Times. Since 2019, he has been collaborating with various all-Ukrainian websites and Telegram channels. Since May 2023, he has been the editor of the UNN news agency. He specializes in domestic politics and economics.
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NABU is doing the wrong thing - MP on land deals in the country

The attempt to seize land plots that ATO participants received on the basis of free privatization raises questions, at least from a moral point of view.

Politics • May 28, 05:42 AM • 96381 views
May 28: International Women's Health Day, Community Police Officer Day in Ukraine

Today, May 28, various events are taking place in many countries around the world to mark the International Day for Women's Health. It was on May 28, 1987, that the International Meeting on Women's Reproductive Health was held in Costa Rica.

UNN Lite • May 28, 03:03 AM • 138441 views
Iranian Mohajer-6 drone crashed in Russia: what is known

An Iranian Mohajer-6 reconnaissance and strike drone equipped with Ghaem-5 bombs crashes in Russia near the front line.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 01:42 PM • 20047 views
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The death of an elderly woman who was transported to the hospital for a long time on a bad road: the agricultural company promised to investigate whether their transport was involved in the destruction of the asphalt

An elderly woman died after an ambulance taking her to the hospital was very late due to a badly damaged road, which residents say was destroyed by vehicles of the agricultural firms Kernel and Ukrainian Dairy Company.

Society • May 27, 10:43 AM • 103236 views
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Head of the All-Ukrainian Agrarian Confederation: Seizure of ATO soldiers' land will "explode" with social tension

The seizure of ATO soldiers' land will “explode” into social tension, says the head of the All-Ukrainian Agrarian Confederation.

Politics • May 27, 10:19 AM • 77258 views
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More than 250 thousand hectares: the StateGeoCadastre told how much land ATO participants and family members of the fallen received

Since October 2014, ATO participants and family members of fallen Ukrainian soldiers have received 263,000 hectares of land, or 180,000 land plots, according to the State Service of Ukraine for Geodesy, Cartography and Cadastre.

Society • May 27, 08:05 AM • 75205 views
May 27: Emergency Medical Aid Day, Scotch tape birthday

Today, May 27, is World Emergency Medical Day. The event was established not in honor of the fact that the European Society of Emergency Medicine was signed in London on May 27.

UNN Lite • May 27, 03:07 AM • 132541 views
Ukraine's capital celebrates its birthday today: versions of Kyiv's founding, program of events

Today, the last Sunday of May, is the Day of Kyiv. According to the commonly accepted version, Kyiv was founded in 482 by the Polian prince Kyi together with his brothers Shchek, Khoriv, and sister Lybid.

Kyiv • May 26, 03:38 AM • 36296 views
May 26: Day of the Redheads, Day of Dracula

Today, May 26, people with red hair celebrate their holiday all over the world. According to statistics, only 2% of people living on our planet have red hair by nature.

UNN Lite • May 26, 03:03 AM • 120763 views
Today is the Day of Missing Children: how many minors have disappeared in Ukraine since the beginning of Russian aggression

Today, on May 25, many countries around the world are marking the Day of Missing Children. At the moment, more than two thousand children are officially missing in Ukraine.

Society • May 25, 03:37 AM • 22169 views
May 25: World Surgery Day, in Ukraine Day of Publishers, Printing and Book Distribution Workers

Today, on May 25, various events are taking place in many countries around the world to mark World Surgery Day, which is one of the oldest branches of medicine, but its widespread use has only become possible since the 19th century.

UNN Lite • May 25, 03:02 AM • 122290 views
Russians equip their Albatross M5 reconnaissance drones with Japanese video cameras: what is known

Russians are equipping their Albatross M5 reconnaissance drones with Japanese Sony video cameras for aerial photography and artillery adjustment.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 12:59 PM • 15038 views
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"Solsky's case: StateGeoCadastre comments on land allocation to ATO soldiers

The NABU suspects former Minister Mykola Solsky of illegally helping ATO fighters privatize land that allegedly belonged to the National Agrarian Academy of Sciences, despite the Supreme Court's decision that the land was not related to the NAAS.

Politics • May 24, 06:48 AM • 108462 views
Day of Slavic Writing and Culture, World Video Games Day, European Parks Day. What else can be celebrated on May 24

On May 24, Ukraine and some other Slavic countries celebrate the Day of Slavic Writing and Language, honoring the creators of the Cyrillic alphabet, the brothers Cyril and Methodius, who translated church books and wrote their own works, laying the foundation for Slavic literature.

UNN Lite • May 24, 03:13 AM • 128806 views
A commercial structure destroyed the road of a strategic enterprise

The commercial entity Allseeds Black Sea illegally used and damaged the road belonging to the strategic enterprise Odesa Port Plant.

Economy • May 23, 12:03 PM • 15703 views
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Experience and knowledge: the expert told why the experts of the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise should be involved in the formation of the Register of Tobacco Production Equipment

The expert told why the experts of the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise should be involved in the formation of the Register of Tobacco Production Equipment.

Economy • May 23, 09:55 AM • 123912 views
The AMCU illegally issues permits for the use of the berth in the Pivdennyi port to commercial entities

The Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority has illegally issued permits to commercial entities to use berth No. 1 of the Pivdennyi port in Odesa, which is intended exclusively for state-owned enterprises.

Economy • May 23, 06:56 AM • 17660 views
Heroes' Day in Ukraine - today we honor the memory of all those who fought for our country's independence

Today, on May 23, Ukraine celebrates the Day of Heroes to honor the memory of people who gave their lives for the independence of our country. The event was founded in 1941 by the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists.

Society • May 23, 04:03 AM • 22338 views
Today is the Day of the Ukrainian Marines: the role of marines in repelling Russian aggression

Ukraine celebrates the Naval Infantry Day on May 23, in honor of the creation of the Marine Brigade in 1918 by Hetman Pavlo Skoropadskyi.

Society • May 23, 03:34 AM • 25363 views
May 23: World Turtle Day, International Chardonnay Day

On World Turtle Day, activists raise awareness of the threat of extinction of 60% of turtle species due to habitat pollution, climate change, and poor captive conditions.

UNN Lite • May 23, 03:02 AM • 138727 views
Electronic cigarettes without excise stamps for UAH 52 million: six organizers of illegal sale were suspected

Electronic cigarettes without excise stamps for 52 million hryvnias - six organizers of the illegal sale were declared suspicious.

Economy • May 22, 01:21 PM • 17661 views
A little-known commercial structure blocked the road to the Odessa Portside plant (video)

A little-known commercial structure blocked the road to the Odessa Portside plant.

Economy • May 22, 10:39 AM • 18390 views
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ATO soldiers commented on the threats of NABU and SAPO to arrest their lands: "let them come to our front"

The ATO fighters are outraged by the threats of NABU and SAPO to take away their legally obtained land plots, promise to fight for their property and invite law enforcement officers to the front line.

Crimes and emergencies • May 22, 09:04 AM • 153997 views
May 22: International Day of Biological Diversity, Sherlock Holmes Day

Today, on May 22, environmental activists and nature lovers in many countries of the world can participate in various events on the occasion of the International Day of Biological Diversity, which on our planet includes bacteria, fungi, plants and animals, and has about nine million different species.

UNN Lite • May 22, 03:09 AM • 136576 views
Counterfeit excise stamps or Duty Free labeling: the BES told about the conclusions of the KFI experts on cigarettes seized in six months

According to the project "Monitoring the Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products in Ukraine" conducted by Kantar Ukraine, in early 2024, the level of illegal trade in tobacco products decreased for the first time to 19. 1%, compared to 25.7% at the end of 2023.

Economy • May 21, 11:16 AM • 20591 views
May 21: International Tea Day, World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

Today, on May 21, fans of tea traditions, as well as lovers of this tonic drink in many countries around the world, can join the International Tea Day. It is believed that tea began to be cultivated thousands of years ago in eastern India, northern Myanmar, and southwestern China.

UNN Lite • May 21, 03:11 AM • 138051 views
Spices and pita bread: DOT told what items were added to the food catalog for the Armed Forces

About 30 new items, such as spices and pita bread, were added to the food catalog for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, while some rarely ordered products were removed.

Society • May 20, 12:39 PM • 15074 views
Hunting for a mole: why Yulia Tymoshenko's MP closed his declarations

The declaration of Hennadiy Mazur, a member of Yulia Tymoshenko's Batkivshchyna party, has been removed from public access due to unspecified "security measures" taken against him.

Politics • May 20, 08:03 AM • 297306 views
Almost 300 foreign-made microelectronics components were found in North Korean missiles by KFI specialists - Oleksandr Ruvin

Almost 300 foreign-made microelectronics components were found in North Korean missiles by KFI specialists, said Oleksandr Ruvin.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 07:13 AM • 22966 views
May 20: World Bee Day, European Sea Day

Today, on May 20, all the inhabitants of our planet can join the celebration of an event dedicated to insects that play an important role in the Earth's ecosystem - World Bee Day.

UNN Lite • May 20, 03:09 AM • 120929 views