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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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The anniversary of the Constitution of Pylyp Orlyk, International Soup Day, and Clean Karma Day. What else can be celebrated on April 5

It was on April 5, 1710, in the Moldovan city of Bendery that Hetman Pylyp Orlyk and the Cossack officers of the Zaporozhian Sich signed an agreement entitled "Treaties and Regulations of the Rights and Freedoms of the Zaporozhian Army," which went down in history as the Pylyp Orlyk Constitution.

UNN Lite • April 5, 03:09 AM • 25262 views
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Oleh Zhdanov: Changes in the organization of food in the Ukrainian army should be assessed by the servicemen themselves

Changes in the organization of food in the Ukrainian army should be assessed by the servicemen themselves, says expert Oleh Zhdanov.

Economy • April 4, 11:38 AM • 93928 views
Information from experts is taken into account when repelling enemy air attacks - Yevlash

Experts' examination of enemy drone wreckage provides information on their tactical and technical characteristics, which allows Ukraine's air defense forces to repel air attacks more effectively.

War in Ukraine • April 4, 09:44 AM • 20570 views
Today is International Mine Action Awareness Day: how many Ukrainians have been affected by enemy explosive devices in the ground

On International Mine Action Awareness Day, Ukraine faces a huge challenge: more than 155,000 square kilometers of territory are potentially mined, requiring decades of work and billions of dollars to clear, while since the beginning of the Russian invasion, 277 Ukrainians, including 14 children, have been killed by mines.

Society • April 4, 04:09 AM • 53014 views
April 4: NATO Day, World Carrot Day, International Stray Animal Day

On April 4, 1949, representatives of 12 countries signed the North Atlantic Treaty in Washington, D. C., creating the NATO military and political alliance to counter potential threats from the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

UNN Lite • April 4, 03:22 AM • 44549 views
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Political scientist: Legislative changes are needed to remove unfair competition from procurement for the Armed Forces

Political analyst Viktor Bobyrenko suggests amending the legislation to prevent unfair competition and pressure on new suppliers from firms that previously supplied food to the Ukrainian army but refused to participate in tenders for State operator of the rear.

Politics • April 3, 12:20 PM • 133866 views
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In Vinnytsia region, a priest of the Moscow Patriarchate staged another provocation near the OCU church: details

In Ladyzhyn, a priest of the Moscow Patriarchate, Yevhen Vorobyov, staged another provocation near the Holy Kazan Church, whose community had previously decided to move to the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, running around with a sledgehammer, trying to destroy the fence, and setting a dog on people.

Society • April 3, 11:28 AM • 467744 views
Birthday of the mobile phone, World Aquatic Animals Day. What else can be celebrated on April 3

It was on April 3, 1973, that Motorola engineer Martin Cooper first dialed the number and called the company's office from the first Motorola DynaTAC 8000X mobile phone, which weighed 2. 5 kilograms.

UNN Lite • April 3, 03:11 AM • 26806 views
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Don't be afraid to speak out - an expert on attempts to put pressure on suppliers under the first contracts of the State Defense Ministry

New suppliers of food to the Armed Forces should not be afraid to report attempts to put pressure on them by companies that have previously tried to disrupt tenders, and law enforcement should respond to this information.

War in Ukraine • April 2, 11:27 AM • 114794 views
GUR attacked a factory assembling Shaheds in Russia: what is known about this production and what does Tinder have to do with it

Drones attacked the territory of an enterprise located in the city of Elabuga in Tatarstan. The attacked enterprise was engaged in the production of drones.

War in Ukraine • April 2, 09:02 AM • 511547 views
April 2: Day of the Ukrainian dog handler, International Children's Book Day

Today, April 2, is the Day of the Dog Handler in Ukraine. It was on April 2, 1994, that the Dog Training Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine was established.

UNN Lite • April 2, 03:07 AM • 22925 views
Russia buys dual-use goods for cryptocurrency, uses them for weapons production - WSJ

Russia is using cryptocurrencies such as Tether to circumvent Western sanctions and buy dual-use goods that are imported and used to produce weapons to attack Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 1, 12:47 PM • 27025 views
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We are receiving signals of attempts to put pressure on new food suppliers for the Armed Forces - SLO representative Yakym Kovalenko

New suppliers of food to the Armed Forces face intimidation and pressure from previous suppliers to prevent them from supplying the military.

War in Ukraine • April 1, 11:26 AM • 119187 views
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Deliveries are going according to plan: SLO told about the supply of food to the Armed Forces under new contracts

Last week, 300 trucks with food started delivering to military units across Ukraine under the first contracts signed by the State Logistics Operator, ensuring that the armed forces will not go hungry despite attempts by some companies to disrupt the process.

War in Ukraine • April 1, 09:33 AM • 316353 views
April Fools' Day, Instant Coffee Day. What else can be celebrated on the first day of April

Today, on April Fool's Day, millions of people around the world join in celebrating April Fool's Day. Several other humorous holidays are associated with this event.

UNN Lite • April 1, 03:09 AM • 25165 views
Rising minimum wage, increased payments to children of fallen Ukrainian defenders, reduction in the number of officials: what other changes await Ukrainians from April 1

Starting April 1, Ukraine will increase minimum wages and pensions, increase payments to children of fallen Ukrainian defenders, increase the cost of issuing a foreign passport, and reduce the number of vacant civil servants by more than 19,000.

Society • March 31, 04:03 PM • 100893 views
Eiffel Tower Day, Catholic Easter. What else can be celebrated on March 31

Today, on March 31, everyone can join the celebration of the event dedicated to one of the most prominent tourist attractions of our time and a building that has become the embodiment of the genius of architectural and engineering thought - Eiffel Tower Day.

UNN Lite • March 31, 03:03 AM • 104971 views
March 30: Earth Hour, Pencil Day

On the last Saturday of March, 190 countries around the world participate in Earth Hour, turning off their lights for one hour to promote energy efficiency and smart resource consumption, the largest environmental movement in the world.

UNN Lite • March 30, 04:03 AM • 29246 views
In order to find weaknesses in our air defense, the enemy strikes with missiles that it has rarely used before - Ukrainian Air Force

According to a spokesman for the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the enemy is using missiles that it has rarely used before to find weaknesses in our air defense.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 10:55 AM • 23726 views
Six more new Ukrainian manufacturers supply goods to the Armed Forces - DOT

"The State Logistics Operator attracted six new domestic producers to supply materiel to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, increasing the share of Ukrainian manufacturers in its procurement.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 08:44 AM • 24695 views
March 29: International Mermaid Day, Coca-Cola's birthday

Today marks International Mermaid Day, which honors the mythical sea creatures that have captured the human imagination for centuries.

UNN Lite • March 29, 04:03 AM • 39681 views
The enemy has begun to equip its drones attacking Ukraine with a more efficient GPS system - Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise

The russians have begun equipping the "Shakhtys" used to attack Ukraine with a more efficient GPS system and continue to erase the markings on foreign electronic components to conceal their origin.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 11:14 AM • 136796 views
The first 300 trucks: food supplies to the Armed Forces under contracts signed by the State Defense Department have begun

This week, the first 300 trucks of food for the Ukrainian Armed Forces were delivered under contracts signed by the State Logistics Operator for the second quarter of 2024.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 10:35 AM • 24361 views
March 28: World Piano Day, Birthday of the washing machine

Today, on March 28, musicians and music lovers around the world can join in the celebration of World Piano Day. The date of the celebration was not chosen by chance - World Piano Day is celebrated on the 88th day of the year, because this musical instrument has exactly this number of keys. In normal years, the event falls on March 29, and in a leap year - on March 28.

UNN Lite • March 28, 04:11 AM • 30093 views
Temporary silence: why "hostile" voices against the DOT have fallen silent

Why have the "hostile" voices against the DOT fallen silent.

Politics • March 27, 10:45 AM • 463681 views
The Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise told how much explosives are contained in the warhead of the "Zircon" missile

The warhead of the Russian Zircon missile contains no more than 40 kilograms of explosives and is smaller than the X-101 and X-22 missiles, according to experts from the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise.

War in Ukraine • March 27, 09:14 AM • 107730 views
World Theater Day, International Whiskey Day, Viagra Day. What else can be celebrated on March 27

Today, on March 27, all theater lovers can join various events to celebrate World Theater Day. The date of the celebration was chosen in honor of the fact that, allegedly, the first theatrical performance took place in ancient Rome on March 27. However, historians have not proven this fact.

UNN Lite • March 27, 04:09 AM • 48539 views
The DOT reported on the conclusion of water supply contracts for the Armed Forces worth UAH 410 million. They claimed to have saved money

The State Logistics Operator reported that it had signed contracts to supply water to the Armed Forces for UAH 410 million.

Economy • March 26, 10:36 AM • 51716 views
Today is the Day of the National Guard of Ukraine: the role of the National Guard in repelling Russian aggression

The formation of the National Guard of Ukraine began in 1991. In 1999, the National Guard became subordinate to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, but was completely disbanded the following year. The National Guard was revived in the spring of 2014

Society • March 26, 05:44 AM • 28855 views
Ukraine - Iceland: where to watch the decisive match of the Euro 2024 qualifiers, who is the bookmakers' favorite

Today, on March 26, the Ukrainian national team will play a decisive qualifying match for the European Football Championship, which will take place in Germany this summer. Our players' opponent will be the Icelandic national team

Sports • March 26, 05:11 AM • 30286 views