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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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Registration for NMT-2024 starts today: what you should know

Today, March 14, at nine o'clock in the morning, registration for this year's national multi-subject test starts and will last until April 11.

Society • March 14, 06:03 AM • 26083 views
Today is the Day of the Ukrainian Volunteer: the role of Ukrainian volunteers in repelling Russian aggression

Today, March 14, is the Day of the Ukrainian Volunteer. The history of the modern volunteer movement in Ukraine began on March 15, 2014, when 500 members of the Maidan Self-Defense went to the training ground in Nyzhni Petrivtsi, Kyiv Oblast, to form the first volunteer battalion.

Society • March 14, 05:17 AM • 28030 views
March 14: International Day of Rivers, World Kidney Day

Today, on March 14, various events are taking place in many countries around the world to mark the International Day of Rivers or the fight against dams. The event was launched to raise public awareness of the negative impact of dams on river ecosystems and to engage humanity in the fight against dams.

UNN Lite • March 14, 04:07 AM • 25859 views
Enemy starts installing DGPS navigation units on Shahed-136 kamikaze drones - media

The Russians began to equip the Shahids with DGPS navigation units and trackers to improve accuracy and track their location.

War in Ukraine • March 13, 11:55 AM • 24631 views
MP from Groysman's Ukrainian Strategy transferred almost 400 hectares of state land to a private company: what is known

A deputy from Groysman's Ukrainian Strategy party has transferred almost 400 hectares of state land to a private firm.

Politics • March 13, 09:59 AM • 417592 views
March 13: Jewelry Day, International Day of Victory for Every Girl

Today, on March 13, all jewelry lovers can join the celebration of Jewelry Day. The event was launched in the United States and quickly became popular in many countries around the world.

UNN Lite • March 13, 04:09 AM • 32249 views
Groysman's associate accused of hiding humanitarian aid in school gym: details

Svitlana Kutsa, a lyceum director and city council member who is an ally of Groysman, is accused of storing humanitarian aid intended for displaced people in a school gym for political gain.

Society • March 12, 09:24 AM • 374611 views
March 12: Pineapple Day, World Day Against Cyber Censorship

Today, March 12, fruit lovers in many countries around the world can join the celebration of Pineapple Day. The event was founded in 1970 when breeders developed a new extra-sweet pineapple variety called Den Monte Cold.

UNN Lite • March 12, 04:03 AM • 29212 views
March 11 is the day when the WHO announced the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. How Ukraine survived the disease

On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic. In Ukraine, more than 5.5 million cases and nearly 112,500 deaths have been recorded during the pandemic.

Society • March 11, 05:17 AM • 31944 views
March 11: Maslenitsa, World Plumber's Day, begins in Ukraine

Today marks the beginning of Maslenitsa, an ancient Slavic holiday that celebrates the arrival of spring.

Society • March 11, 04:09 AM • 31225 views
Day of the National Anthem of Ukraine, International Day of Women Judges. What else can be celebrated on March 10

Today is the Day of the National Anthem in Ukraine. The event was introduced in 2021 by a resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers. It was on March 10, 1865, that the Polish city of Peremyshl first performed the work of composer Mykhailo Verbytskyi to the words of poet Pavlo Chubynskyi, "Ukraine Has Not Yet Died.

UNN Lite • March 10, 04:17 AM • 30019 views
March 9: Barbie Day, Genealogy Day

Today, March 9, marks Barbie Day, a doll that has revolutionized the toy industry and has become a faithful companion of hundreds of millions of girls in almost all countries of the world since the second half of the twentieth century.

UNN Lite • March 9, 04:07 AM • 32835 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces cannot say how many DPRK missiles the enemy has launched at Ukraine: they explained why

russia fired North Korean missiles at Ukraine, with at least six used to strike Kyiv on February 14.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 03:47 PM • 23449 views
Controlling or covering up the traces: Groysman's ally "unexpectedly" decided to ask how a firm with a dubious reputation builds shelters

Groysman's associate "unexpectedly" decided to ask how a firm with a mixed reputation is building a shelter.

Politics • March 8, 03:00 PM • 322791 views
Servants of the People or Servants of the Kremlin: Why Two Members of the National Security Committee of the Verkhovna Rada Criticize the Transparent System of Food Procurement for the Armed Forces

Two MPs from the Servant of the People party, members of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence, have questioned the new transparent system of food procurement for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, despite their questionable ties to pro-Russian figures and companies.

War in Ukraine • March 8, 11:48 AM • 282172 views
March 8: International Women's Day, World Women Brewers Day

Today, March 8, marks the International Women's Day. The event, which has been the subject of much debate in Ukraine in recent years, is whether it should be celebrated at all.

UNN Lite • March 8, 04:09 AM • 27662 views
Mayor of Vinnytsia: a millionaire from the slums on the support of his wife

The mayor of Vinnytsia, an ally of former Prime Minister Groysman, and his wife earned almost UAH 8 million in annual income in 2022, with his annual salary being less than UAH 600,000.

Society • March 7, 01:39 PM • 257899 views
A pillbox across the throat: why food suppliers to the Armed Forces are blocking tenders under transparent rules

Suppliers are trying to block transparent tenders announced by the State Logistics Operator for food supplies for the Armed Forces in order to preserve the old non-transparent system.

Economy • March 7, 10:12 AM • 229907 views
Birthday of the telephone, World Book Day. What else can be celebrated on March 7

On March 7, 1876, American inventor Alexander Graham Bell received a patent for the world's first telephone, which revolutionized communication and changed the course of human history.

UNN Lite • March 7, 04:09 AM • 30388 views
Due to sanctions, russians started using microelectronics components of their own production in their missiles - media

russians have begun to equip their missiles with domestically produced microelectronic components, probably because of Western sanctions.

War in Ukraine • March 6, 04:03 PM • 29022 views
We will be able to exclude suppliers with a bad reputation in the market from tenders - Zhumadilov commented on options for strengthening sanctions for unscrupulous companies

The "State Logistics Operator" will be able to exclude suppliers with a bad reputation or a history of default from military supply tenders if the proposed legislative changes are approved.

Economy • March 6, 03:21 PM • 30449 views
After the court ruling in favor of the DOT, suppliers of products for the Armed Forces withdrew from the bidding. Zhumadilov calls it coordinated pressure

After the court ruling in favor of the DOT, suppliers of products for the Armed Forces withdrew from the bidding. Zhumadilov calls it coordinated pressure

War in Ukraine • March 6, 02:24 PM • 26344 views
March 6: Day to fight bad service, Day without homework

Today, various events are taking place around the world to combat poor customer service and encourage its improvement.

UNN Lite • March 6, 04:07 AM • 26233 views
Hazardous water in Vinnytsia: city residents have become hostages to the mismanagement of the authorities headed by Groysman's fellow party member

Hazardous water in Vinnytsia: city residents have become hostages to the mismanagement of the authorities headed by Groysman's fellow party member.

Politics • March 5, 10:27 AM • 200439 views
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It is necessary to expand the rights to impose sanctions on unscrupulous suppliers at the legislative level - Venislavsky on the situation with procurement of the State Defense Ministry

Fedir Venislavsky suggested that the right to impose sanctions on suppliers who do not fulfill their obligations to government customers, such as the Ministry of Defense, could be expanded at the legislative level.

Society • March 5, 10:23 AM • 216383 views
March 5: Birthday of the stapler, World Energy Efficiency Day

The first prototype of the stapler was made in the eighteenth century for King Louis XV of France. But it was on March 5, 1867, that the English designer and inventor George McGill received a patent for a special press for stapling sheets of paper.

UNN Lite • March 5, 04:11 AM • 25101 views
The enemy has started using X-31P anti-radar missiles more often: the Defense Forces explained the reason

Russia has begun to use X-31P anti-aircraft missiles more frequently due to the loss of another A-50 aircraft and, as a result, a lack of intelligence.

War in Ukraine • March 4, 12:46 PM • 19965 views
Groysman's associate tried to explain how the lyceum damaged by a missile strike was repaired "on paper": details

The subordinates of the mayor of Vinnytsia, an ally of former Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman, claim that they were carrying out some work at the lyceum to eliminate the consequences of the strike on the city.

Society • March 4, 09:40 AM • 238272 views
Today is the World Day Against Sexual Exploitation: Russian aggression puts Ukrainian women and children at high risk

Sexual exploitation remains the most common form of exploitation (50%), followed by forced labor (38%). According to unofficial data, about 3 million children are victims of sexual exploitation every year.

Society • March 4, 05:03 AM • 32050 views
March 4: Birthday of the microphone, Tennis Day

Today, on March 4, professional performers and singing enthusiasts around the world celebrate the birthday of the microphone. It was on March 4, 1877, that American inventor Emil Berliner patented the world's first microphone.

UNN Lite • March 4, 04:09 AM • 25948 views