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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
Since the beginning of the war, three Moldovan companies have sold $15 million worth of aircraft parts to Russia

In 2022-23, three Moldovan companies supplied $15 million worth of aircraft parts to Russia, circumventing EU sanctions against the Russian aviation industry.

News of the World • February 1, 08:34 AM • 23766 views
February 1: Robinson Crusoe Day, World Interfaith Harmony Week begins

Today, on February 1, all fans of adventure literature can join the celebration of Robinson Crusoe Day, one of the most beloved literary heroes of childhood. The novel "The Life and Extraordinary and Amazing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe" by English writer Daniel Defoe was first published in 1719.

UNN Lite • February 1, 04:44 AM • 25815 views
Damage to Ukraine's environment from Russian aggression exceeded two trillion hryvnias - Shmyhal

Damage to Ukraine's environment from Russian aggression exceeded two trillion hryvnias.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 12:12 PM • 25800 views
In the city run by Groysman's ally, people are offered to pay separately for snow removal or do it themselves

Residents of Vinnytsia, whose mayor is an ally of former Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman, must pay separately for snow removal or do it themselves.

Society • January 31, 08:26 AM • 24376 views
International Zebra Day, World Jeweler's Day. What else can be celebrated on January 31

Today, January 31, all wildlife lovers can join the celebration of the International Day of the Zebra. The event was launched at the initiative of conservation organizations and scientists who care about the fate of zebras, and all herbivores on the planet in general.

UNN Lite • January 31, 04:42 AM • 23858 views
Borrell urged Central Asian countries to expand cooperation with the EU to weaken Russia's military machine

EU diplomat urges Central Asian countries to expand cooperation with the bloc to weaken Russia's war machine.

Politics • January 30, 11:19 AM • 37476 views
Thanks to the cooperation of Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise and foreign journalists, three people who supplied goods to Russia bypassing sanctions were arrested in the Netherlands - Ruvin

Dutch authorities have arrested three people as part of an investigation into a smuggling network that circumvented sanctions against Russia. This was the result of cooperation between Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise of Ukraine and international journalists.

Crimes and emergencies • January 30, 09:57 AM • 24409 views
Vinnytsia residents don't exist: Groysman's so-called "humanitarian headquarters", which promotes the army's aid, forgets to mention that it is provided by local communities

The "humanitarian headquarters" of former Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman in Vinnytsia is promoting assistance to the military, without mentioning the local communities that actually provide assistance.

Politics • January 30, 07:56 AM • 24709 views
The Day of the Specialist of the Military and Social Management of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, International Croissant Day. What else can be celebrated on January 30

Today, January 30, marks the Day of the Specialist of Military and Social Management of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The activities of these specialists are aimed at improving the combat capability of the Ukrainian army, rooting its positive image in society

UNN Lite • January 30, 04:33 AM • 31248 views
"Shahed-136" received a new version of the Russian-made warhead - media

Media reports that Shahed-136 received a new version of the Russian-made warhead.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 12:58 PM • 28670 views
Russians equip their reconnaissance drones with foreign-made trackers to track objects - Ruvin

Russia equips its Orlan-10 drones with foreign-made trackers.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 12:08 PM • 26487 views
Former associate of Groysman suspected of involvement in "laundering" almost 14 million budget funds

Mykhailo Lutsenko, former director of the Vinnytsia Transport Company, is suspected of involvement in the laundering of almost UAH 14 million of city budget funds.

Crimes and emergencies • January 29, 08:10 AM • 28753 views
Kruty Heroes Memorial Day: an important political history lesson for Ukraine

On January 29, 1918, about 300 young Ukrainian defenders were killed near Kruty, stopping the Bolshevik offensive on Kyiv. Their sacrifice halted the offensive, allowing the Ukrainian government to sign the Brest Peace Treaty, which recognized Ukrainian statehood.

Society • January 29, 05:09 AM • 118103 views
Today is the International Day of Mobilization against the Threat of Nuclear War

January 29 is the International Day of Mobilization against the Threat of Nuclear War. Against the backdrop of Russia's aggression against Ukraine, concerns about the threat of nuclear war are growing

War in Ukraine • January 29, 04:42 AM • 35853 views
The day of the invention of the gasoline-powered car. What else can be celebrated on January 29

On January 29, 1886, Karl Benz received a patent for a three-wheeled vehicle with a gasoline engine, clutch, brakes, and other functions. This date is now celebrated as the Day of the Invention of the Automobile.

UNN Lite • January 29, 04:09 AM • 29627 views
January 28: International Personal Data Protection Day, Day of Approval of the State Flag of Ukraine

January 28 is International Data Protection Day, established in 2007 by the Council of Europe to promote the protection of privacy rights. The concept of personal data protection and privacy was pioneered by Louis Brandeis, an American lawyer and U.S. Supreme Court Justice from 1916 to 1939.

UNN Lite • January 28, 04:39 AM • 28614 views
Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day

The International Holocaust Remembrance Day, established by the United Nations, is marked today around the world. This day commemorates the six million Jews, including more than 1.5 million children, who were murdered by the Nazis across Europe in 1933-1945.

Society • January 27, 05:17 AM • 30562 views
International Port Day, Seed Exchange Day. What else can be celebrated on January 27

Today marks the International Day of Port Wine, a Portuguese wine whose emergence, oddly enough, is linked to politics.

UNN Lite • January 27, 04:09 AM • 27320 views
russian grenades with a poisonous substance: Ruvin tells details of the examination

russian grenades with a poisonous substance: Ruvin tells details of the examination.

War in Ukraine • January 26, 12:52 PM • 26176 views
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Expert: The Defense Ministry did the right thing and on principle by terminating dubious contracts with Hrynkevych firms

The expert believes that the Ministry of Defense acted correctly and on principle by terminating dubious contracts with the Hrynkevychs' firms.

Politics • January 26, 09:56 AM • 276529 views
January 26: International Customs Day, World Environmental Education Day

It was on January 26, 1953, that the first conference of the Customs Cooperation Council began in Brussels. It was attended by representatives of 17 European countries, who approved the Convention on the Cooperation of Customs Services the next day.

UNN Lite • January 26, 04:03 AM • 25136 views
Last year, Russia circumvented sanctions by buying more than $1 billion worth of chips that could be used to make weapons - Bloomberg

In the first nine months of last year, Russia imported more than $1 billion worth of chips that could potentially be used for weapons production. More than half of them were produced by American and European companies

War in Ukraine • January 25, 07:28 PM • 28130 views
Ruvin: the enemy fired at Kyiv from S-400 systems with modified air defense missiles to cause more casualties

During the missile attack on Kyiv on January 23, the enemy re-equipped the S-400 air defense system to cause more civilian casualties, said Oleksandr Ruvin, director of the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise.

War in Ukraine • January 25, 10:02 AM • 27617 views
Embezzlement of budget funds in a city run by Groysman's associates: what is known

Embezzlement of budget funds in a city run by Groysman's associates.

Crimes and emergencies • January 25, 09:57 AM • 23282 views
For the first time, the enemy used old Soviet P-35 missiles to strike Ukraine - Oleksandr Ruvin

Russia has used old Soviet P-35 missiles in attacks on Ukraine for the first time, the director of the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise said.

War in Ukraine • January 25, 09:10 AM • 115796 views
The day of controversial clothes. What else can be celebrated on January 25

Today, on January 25, fashion lovers celebrate the Day of Controversial Clothing, challenging traditional fashion norms and encouraging eccentric outfits.

UNN Lite • January 25, 04:34 AM • 27315 views
Mechanical and laser erasure: Ruvin explains how Russians try to hide markings on components of drones used to attack Ukraine

According to Oleksandr Ruvin, director of the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise, Russians use mechanical and laser erasure to hide markings on drone components, making it difficult to identify the country of origin.

War in Ukraine • January 24, 11:18 AM • 26175 views
"Kremlin's hand": Russian propagandists defend Moscow Patriarchate priest who stole electricity

Russian propaganda supports Moscow Patriarchate priest accused of stealing electricity in Ukraine.

Society • January 24, 08:10 AM • 514553 views
Today is the Day of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine

In October 2004, the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine was created on the basis of the Intelligence Department and intelligence units of the regional bodies of the Security Service of Ukraine.

Society • January 24, 05:03 AM • 26862 views
January 24: Eskimo Day, International Education Day

It was on January 24, 1922, that American confectioner and sweets shop owner Christian Nelson patented the chocolate-covered ice cream called popsicles, although he began producing them in 1919.

UNN Lite • January 24, 04:39 AM • 24807 views