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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
Today is the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: history of creation, war with Russia

Today, all Ukrainians celebrate the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Despite the enemy's superiority in manpower and equipment, the Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to destroy the Russians and win back their homeland meter by meter.

Society • December 6, 05:09 AM • 32581 views
St. Nicholas Day. What else do we celebrate on December 6

On December 6, Ukrainians celebrate St. Nicholas Day according to the New Julian calendar, while traditional customs, such as giving gifts to children, remain unchanged. It is also forbidden to scold children and insult the elderly.

UNN Lite • December 6, 04:13 AM • 32875 views
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Fish deaths in Vinnytsia region: State Ecological Inspectorate finds no excess of pollutants in Ladyzhyn Reservoir

Analyzes of water from the Ladyzhyn reservoir, where the massive fish kill occurred, showed that the levels of pollutants were within the permissible range.

Society • December 5, 01:56 PM • 115273 views
December 5: World Soil Day, International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development

World Soil Day is celebrated around the world on December 5 to emphasize their importance for ecosystems and food security on the planet.

UNN Lite • December 5, 04:21 AM • 30413 views
December 4: International Cheetah Day, Banking Day

International Cheetah Day is celebrated on December 4 to raise awareness of the rapidly declining cheetah population, with only 7,000 left in Africa. At the same time, December 4 marks the International Banking Day and the beginning of the Law Week in Ukraine.

UNN Lite • December 4, 04:19 AM • 26681 views
Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities: how the war has affected their situation in Ukraine

Countries around the world celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, advocating for inclusion and recognizing the benefits of the 15-20% of the world's population with disabilities. Ukraine reports an increase in the number of people with disabilities due to the war, and reforms are planned to shift the focus from disability assessment to functional loss assessment.

Society • December 3, 05:17 AM • 32122 views
December 3: International Pesticide Control Day, World Ice Skating Day

Events around the world mark International Pesticide Day to commemorate the 1984 Bhopal disaster to raise awareness of the dangers of toxic chemicals.

UNN Lite • December 3, 04:18 AM • 30426 views
Five children suffered from carbon monoxide and combustion products poisoning: the State Emergency Service provided details

In Ukraine, five children suffered from carbon monoxide and combustion products poisoning. Four of them were hospitalized in serious condition.

Crimes and emergencies • December 3, 02:02 AM • 34122 views
"We didn't do enough after the occupation of Crimea" - former CIA director explains why Putin decided to start a war against Ukraine

David Petraeus criticized the United States for not responding sufficiently to Russia's occupation of Crimea and its hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan, suggesting that this emboldened Putin toward Ukraine. He also linked these actions to the need to support Taiwan and elaborated on the factors contributing to the challenges Ukraine faces on the battlefield.

Politics • December 3, 12:13 AM • 39978 views
December 2: World Environment Day, Day of Outbred Dogs

Today, on December 2, many countries around the world are holding events to mark World Environment Day. They focus on plastic pollution.

UNN Lite • December 2, 04:17 AM • 30092 views
The Ambassador of Israel to Ukraine visited Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise to examine the wreckage of Russian missiles and UAVs, assessed the professionalism of experts

Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine Brodsky visits Kyiv Institute of Forensic Expertise to examine wreckage of Russian missiles and UAVs.

War in Ukraine • December 1, 10:31 AM • 29412 views
Return of tax audits, changes in the delivery of humanitarian aid. What other innovations will there be from December 1

On December 1, Ukraine resumes documentary tax audits for certain business sectors and introduces a new electronic system for registering humanitarian aid.

Society • December 1, 05:09 AM • 41899 views
December 1: World AIDS Day, in Ukraine - Day of Prosecutors

Since 1988, on the initiative of the WHO, December 1 has been marked as World AIDS Day, a disease that has since claimed the lives of more than 30 million people around the world.

UNN Lite • December 1, 04:17 AM • 39644 views
Gent-Zarya: where to watch the match of the fifth round of the Conference League, who is the favorite of bookmakers

Today in the match of the fifth round of the Conference League Zarya on the road will play with the Belgian Ghent. In order to maintain minimal chances for the playoffs, the Ukrainian team must win.

Sports • November 30, 05:34 AM • 25863 views
Today is the day of radio engineering troops of the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: their role in repelling russian aggression

On November 30, Ukraine celebrates the day of radio engineering troops of the AFU Air Forces, which are crucial for detecting enemy aircraft, missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles. After the russian invasion, Ukraine stepped up the modernization of the PS radio engineering troops, achieving significant success.

Society • November 30, 05:09 AM • 26577 views
November 30: International Sex day, World Pet Day

International Sex day, which since 2007 is unofficially celebrated annually on November 30, promotes the health benefits of regular sex. at the same time, World Pet Day and International Information Protection day are celebrated, which emphasize animal rights and cybersecurity.

UNN Lite • November 30, 04:19 AM • 30666 views
World Day of Women Human Rights Defenders, International Jaguar Day. What else can be celebrated on November 29

Today marks the World Day of Women Human Rights Defenders, highlighting global solidarity against the gender-based threats they face. At the same time, International Jaguar Day and Anteater Day are celebrated, drawing attention to the conservation efforts of these endangered animals.

UNN Lite • November 29, 04:28 AM • 27381 views
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50 thousand dollars for a child: former head of Lviv customs Daniil Menshikov tells about attempts to take Ukrainian children abroad

The former head of Lviv Customs, Danylo Menshikov, has exposed attempts to smuggle Ukrainian children abroad for $50,000 each, often under the guise of adoption by a so-called humanitarian charity. He alerted law enforcement agencies to the scheme.

Society • November 28, 07:48 AM • 164999 views
Shakhtar vs Antwerp: where to watch the Champions League fifth round match, who is the bookmakers' favorite

Shakhtar will play Antwerp in the penultimate match of the Champions League group stage. In order to continue the fight to reach the knockout stages of the Champions League, we need to win.

Sports • November 28, 05:16 AM • 27440 views
November 28: World Mercy Day, Fourth Planet Day

Today, November 28, many people around the world are joining the World Day of Compassion. The purpose of the event is to remind us of the important role of compassion and caring in our lives

UNN Lite • November 28, 04:21 AM • 25768 views
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Completion of the investigation into the plane wreck in Brovary: Oleksandr Ruvin said that KNDISE experts recreated the events of the crash second by second

Experts have handed over to the investigation the results of a forensic medical examination of the plane crash in Brovary that killed Ukrainian officials. More than 30 experts were involved in finding out the causes of the crash, analyzing a large amount of data and flight records.

Crimes and emergencies • November 27, 01:45 PM • 188694 views
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Waiting in line at the border could take up to ten days: Daniil Menshikov on how the border experienced an influx of people with the outbreak of full-scale war

Daniil Menshikov, then head of Lviv Customs, talks about the organization of the border crossing process for Ukrainians fleeing to Poland after the outbreak of war and how they managed to provide basic services and maintain control in the situation.

Society • November 27, 11:14 AM • 155531 views
November 27: Turtle Protection Day, anniversary of the establishment of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine

November 27 is World Turtle Day, which aims to raise awareness of the plight of turtles, many of which are threatened with extinction due to climate change and human activity.

UNN Lite • November 27, 04:17 AM • 32438 views
Another exchange in the Middle East: 9 children among the hostages released by Hamas

Hamas and Israel conducted a prisoner exchange: Hamas released 13 Israelis, including nine children. The Israeli side is ready to extend the truce if Hamas releases at least 10 hostages a day.

News of the World • November 27, 12:09 AM • 34334 views
There is no threat of power outages: two high-voltage lines damaged during the Russian attack have already resumed operation - Ukrenergo

The two main power lines damaged during the Russian drone strike were restored without introducing any schedules for consumer outages.

Society • November 26, 05:18 AM • 35107 views
November 26: International Bible Day, World Olive Tree Day

November 26 is International Bible Day, a non-denominational holiday that emphasizes the importance of the Bible. It is also World Olive Tree Day, which recognizes the olive tree as a symbol of peace and sustainable development, and World Obesity Day, which raises awareness of the health risks associated with obesity.

UNN Lite • November 26, 04:28 AM • 33089 views
Dual-use goods that were supposed to be delivered to the Armed Forces of Ukraine disappeared in an unknown direction - Ministry of Social Policy

Deputy Minister of Social Policy of Ukraine Nazar Tanasyshyn said that the whereabouts of many dual-use goods are unknown after they are imported into Ukraine. In addition, the customs has identified more than three thousand cases of non-delivery of humanitarian aid.

War in Ukraine • November 26, 02:27 AM • 41861 views
The EU will provide 50 million euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure

The EU will allocate 50 million euros to repair Ukraine's port infrastructure. This will facilitate the export of Ukrainian food, said EC President Ursula von der Leyen.

Economy • November 26, 12:26 AM • 51518 views
Ukrainian agricultural infrastructure becomes putin's target - Biden on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the Holodomor

Today, US President Joe Biden compared putin's actions to the policies of Stalin, who organized the Holodomor of 1992-33. According to Biden, Russia's current actions threaten Ukraine's economy and global food security.

Politics • November 25, 10:16 PM • 43206 views
Today is the 90th anniversary of the Holodomor of 1932-33: the world learns the truth about the genocide against Ukrainians that russia is trying to repeat

Ukrainians honor the memory of the victims of the Holodomor of 1932-33 and other man-made famines created by the Soviet authorities on the territory of Ukraine, which led to millions of deaths. Today, Russia is attempting to carry out the genocide of the Ukrainian people through war.

Society • November 25, 06:03 AM • 44988 views