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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.
Author's articles
Media: Schools and kindergartens buy food at clearly inflated prices in region controlled by Groysman's allies

Educational institutions in Vinnytsia region controlled by Groysman's party regularly buy products at clearly inflated prices, such as eggs, sugar, salt, milk, and breadcrumbs.

Politics • February 21, 10:59 AM • 25820 views
Court upholds company that disrupts food tender for the Armed Forces and may be behind information attack on the Ministry of Defense

Court upholds company that disrupts food tender for the Armed Forces and may be behind information attack on the Ministry of Defense.

Economy • February 21, 10:58 AM • 27359 views
North Korean missiles used by the enemy to attack Ukraine are similar to Iskander-M, although they have their own specifics - Oleksandr Ruvin

North Korean ballistic missiles similar to Russia's Iskander-M were used by Russia to attack Ukraine, according to experts who found parts of a North Korean missile in Kyiv.

War in Ukraine • February 21, 09:40 AM • 30337 views
International Mother Language Day, World Kombucha Day. What else can be celebrated on February 21

Today is the International Mother Language Day, established in 1999 by UNESCO to preserve languages and cultural heritage, as scientists estimate that 43% of existing languages are endangered.

UNN Lite • February 21, 04:11 AM • 27571 views
The region controlled by Groysman's fellow party members "failed" to build shelters for schools at the expense of state subventions

The region controlled by Groysman's fellow party members "failed" to build shelters for schools at the expense of state subventions.

Politics • February 20, 08:40 AM • 23058 views
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Could be an element of soft blackmail - expert on information attack on the Ministry of Defense and the State Defense Department

After the State Logistics Operator announced new tenders for food supplies to the Armed Forces, it and the new team at the Ministry of Defense were subjected to an information attack, likely by companies that had previously been monopolists.

Politics • February 20, 08:35 AM • 203353 views
Today is the Day of Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred: how Ukrainians will honor the memory of the fallen participants of the Revolution of Dignity

On February 20, Ukraine commemorates the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred, 107 fallen participants in the 2014 Revolution of Dignity who opposed fugitive president yanukovych's decision to abandon the EU Association Agreement and Ukraine's European choice.

Society • February 20, 05:37 AM • 29529 views
Today is the tenth anniversary of the beginning of Russia's occupation of Crimea: how did Russian aggression against Ukraine begin

Exactly ten years ago, on February 20, 2014, Russia launched an undeclared war against Ukraine, and chose Crimea as its first target. It was on this day that the units of the Russian Black Sea Fleet stationed in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea were transferred to an enhanced mode of service.

Society • February 20, 05:03 AM • 30199 views
February 20: World Day of Social Justice, International Day of People Who Beat Alcoholism

Today, on the World Day of Social Justice, various events are taking place around the world to address issues such as poverty, social exclusion, unemployment and human rights.

UNN Lite • February 20, 04:07 AM • 25485 views
For the first time, Russia could use "square" X-69 missiles to strike Ukraine - media

According to media reports, Russia may have used X-69 square cruise missiles for the first time during strikes on Ukraine in February.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 01:35 PM • 23745 views
Trust in the Armed Forces food supply system will increase if orders are fulfilled by companies known to the public - DOT

The DOT believes that trust in the system of supplying the Armed Forces with food will increase if orders are fulfilled by companies known to the public.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 10:33 AM • 46931 views
Groysman's fellow party member, suspected of causing budget losses, sabotages allocation of funds for the Armed Forces - people demand law enforcement intervention

The mayor of Tulchyn, suspected of causing damage to the budget, is accused of deliberately blocking the allocation of funds to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Politics • February 19, 08:35 AM • 28314 views
Day of the State Emblem of Ukraine. What else can be celebrated on February 19

Today is the Day of the National Emblem of Ukraine. It was on February 19, 1992, that the Verkhovna Rada adopted a resolution approving the Small State Emblem of Ukraine in the form of a golden trident on a blue background.

UNN Lite • February 19, 04:09 AM • 29373 views
World Whale Day, Pluto Day. What else can be celebrated on February 18

Today, on the third Sunday of February, many countries around the world are celebrating World Whale Day. The organizers of the event tried to draw the attention of society and governments to the need to take measures to restore the whale population on the planet, which has been significantly affected by whaling.

UNN Lite • February 18, 04:27 AM • 59688 views
February 17: Day of Spontaneous Acts of Kindness, Cat Day in Europe

Today, February 17, everyone can join the Day of Spontaneous Acts of Kindness. The event originated in 1995 in the United States. Its goal is to make people a little happier and spread a bit of kindness around.

UNN Lite • February 17, 04:03 AM • 29586 views
Black-painted "cheaters" attack Ukraine with foreign-made chips - NACP

Russia is using black-painted Iranian-made Shahed-136 drones to make nighttime detection by Ukrainian air defense systems more difficult, but Ukraine is destroying many of these drones anyway.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 12:39 PM • 17045 views
The Kremlin's hand: why Viktor Medvedchuk, a state traitor, may be personally behind the information attack on the Defense Ministry

Kremlin-linked Viktor Medvedchuk may personally be behind the recent information attack on the Ukrainian Defense Ministry and the State Logistics Operator to disrupt tenders for food supplies for the Ukrainian army.

Politics • February 16, 09:53 AM • 440807 views
Today is the Day of Military Journalist of Ukraine: how many Ukrainian media professionals who joined the Armed Forces died during the war

Ukraine honors the memory of military and civilian journalists who died in the line of duty reporting from the front line of the war with Russia.

Society • February 16, 05:03 AM • 52046 views
Day of Unity in Ukraine. What else can be celebrated on February 16

Today, February 16, is the Day of Unity in Ukraine. The event was launched by presidential decree on February 14, ten days before the full-scale Russian invasion.

Society • February 16, 04:13 AM • 31623 views
Vinnytsia manipulates figures of budget aid for Ukrainian army - media

The media article reports that Vinnytsia is manipulating the figures of the city budget funds to be allocated this year to support the Ukrainian armed forces.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 11:27 AM • 28476 views
"Dirty Campaign" Against the Ministry of Defense and the State Defense Department: What does a company with a dubious reputation trying to block food tenders for the Armed Forces have to do with it

The dubious company, which has already been involved in scandals, is likely trying to block food tenders for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Politics • February 15, 09:14 AM • 473533 views
Shakhtar vs Marseille: where to watch who is the favorite in the first leg of the Europa League 1/16 finals

Today, on February 15, Shakhtar will play the first leg of the UEFA Europa League 1/16 finals 2023/24. The Ukrainian team's opponent will be French side Marseille.

Sports • February 15, 05:03 AM • 34205 views
February 15: World Hippo Day, Love Reset Day

Today, February 15, animal rights activists and all wildlife lovers can join the celebration of World Hippo Day. Currently, the hippo population in the wild does not exceed 130 thousand individuals.

UNN Lite • February 15, 04:09 AM • 70073 views
British intelligence, having analyzed the conclusions of the KSRIFE, suggested from which systems Russia could launch Zircon missiles at Ukraine

British intelligence, having analyzed the conclusions of the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise, suggested from which systems Russia could launch Zircon missiles at Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 11:58 AM • 22590 views
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Military expert: Firms that have been supplying food to the army since Yanukovych's time perceive any changes for the better in this area as a blow to their monopoly

The military expert said that the companies that have been supplying food to the army since Yanukovych's time see the reforms that establish fair competition as a threat to their monopoly and resort to media campaigns to protect their interests.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 10:07 AM • 224335 views
Valentine's Day, Library Lovers Day. What else can be celebrated on February 14

Today, February 14, marks the most romantic holiday of the year - St. Valentine's Day. There are several legends about the origin of this holiday.

UNN Lite • February 14, 04:13 AM • 31382 views
Cheap manipulations instead of arguments: information attack on the new team of the Ministry of Defense continues

Dirty campaign against the new team of the Ministry of Defense and the State Logistics Operator continues.

Politics • February 13, 11:23 AM • 363951 views
We have waited for the official examination of KSRIFE experts, who confirmed that Russia hit Ukraine with a Zircon missile - Ignat

The Ukrainian Armed Forces say that we have waited for the official examination of the KSRIFE experts, who confirmed that Russia hit Ukraine with a Zircon missile.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 09:24 AM • 51786 views
February 13: World Radio Day, International Condom Day

Today, February 13, is World Radio Day. In 1896, a young Italian inventor, Guillermo Marconi, received a patent for a radio receiver and transmitter. In 1901, Marconi demonstrated the transmission of a radio signal across the Atlantic Ocean, and in 1905, he received a patent in the United States.

UNN Lite • February 13, 04:11 AM • 37364 views
A strike on Ukraine with "Zircon": Alexander Ruvin provides details of Russian missile examination

Experts have found preliminary evidence that Russia used a Zircon missile in the February 7 attack, based on markings and components found in the wreckage.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 02:25 PM • 26201 views