Alex Stezhensky

Editor and Writer | NV English

A Kyiv native, Alex originally envisioned a career in visual media and sound production before his path shifted in 2006 when he moved to New York. After returning to Ukraine in 2020, he launched his journalism career as a translator at the New Voice of Ukraine. He quickly advanced to editorial and authorship roles, producing original reporting and analysis. Alex specializes in investigative journalism, focusing on international affairs and domestic politics. Outside of the newsroom, he remains passionate about photography and music composition.


Satellite race /
Moscow’s Starlink rival hits trouble after launch

Russia is trying to build its own version of Starlink but has run into problems from the start, Bloomberg reported on July 3.
3 July, 07:26 PM 18
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Back-channel diplomacy /
Putin views Witkoff as crucial route to Trump talks

Despite its frustration, Moscow is waiting for the return of U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, with no alternative to Washington’s mediation in sight, The New York Times reported.
3 July, 06:31 PM 25
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Well-timed trades /
Trump’s tech buys coincided with AI policy rollout

U.S. President Donald Trump bought as much as $5 million in shares of major technology companies on the same day the White House unveiled its AI plan.
3 July, 04:55 PM 45
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Nord Stream case /
AfD demands halt to German arms deliveries for Kyiv

Alternative for Germany co-chair Tino Chrupalla called for an end to military aid to Ukraine after Ukrainian national Serhii Kuznetsov was charged in the case over the Nord Stream pipeline explosions, Welt reported on July 2.
3 July, 04:31 PM 58
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Crimea pressure point /
Kyiv turns occupied peninsula into leverage on Kremlin

Ukraine is trying to turn Russian-occupied Crimea into a new pressure point against the Kremlin to force Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to end his war against Ukraine.
3 July, 04:18 PM 132
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Chisinau shake-up /
Moldova’s government resigns amid hiring crisis

Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu announced his resignation, saying he could no longer perform his duties according to his principles and convictions. He made the announcement on Facebook on July 3.
3 July, 02:11 PM 85
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Control concerns /
Russia prepares digital ruble rollout that tracks transactions

Russia is ready to launch the digital ruble for broad use starting Sept. 1, Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina said, The Moscow Times reported on July 2.
3 July, 12:54 PM 134
Business

Kremlin warning sign /
Public confidence in Putin sinks to new wartime low

Trust in Russian dictator Vladimir Putin fell by 3.4 percentage points in one week, while his job approval dropped by 3.5 percentage points, according to a survey by Russia’s state pollster.
3 July, 12:29 PM 111
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The password was ‘Government’ /
State workers refuel first as shortages grip Russia

Officials, state employees and emergency services in Russia are being allowed to refuel first at some gas stations amid a severe fuel shortage, while other drivers wait in long lines, The Moscow Times reported on July 2, citing Russian media.
3 July, 11:24 AM 178
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Diplomatic fallout /
Moscow moves to summon Sweden’s ambassador over drones

Russia’s Foreign Ministry plans to summon Sweden’s ambassador over what it described as a “drone attack” involving red paint at the Russian Embassy in Stockholm, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said, according to the Russian propaganda outlet RBK News.
3 July, 10:47 AM 152
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Putin’s failed pitch /
China keeps Power of Siberia 2 deal out of reach

The Kremlin sees little prospect of reaching an agreement with China on building the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline.
2 July, 06:56 PM 176
Business

Democrats’ warning /
Trump allegedly turned anniversary into cash machine

President Donald Trump used celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the United States for self-enrichment and his own political goals, The Guardian reported on July 2, citing a report prepared by Democratic staffers on the House Natural Resources Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
2 July, 05:02 PM 187
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Russian roulette night /
EU envoy describes terror after massive Kyiv strike

EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarína Mathernová reacted to Russia’s massive strike on Kyiv overnight on July 2, saying Russia “unleashed hell on Kyiv today!”
2 July, 04:26 PM 125
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From Moscow’s playbook /
Zelenskyy mandate fight resurfaces over possible vote

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov claimed Moscow had seen media reports about possible presidential elections in Ukraine.
2 July, 04:13 PM 210
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Red paint raid /
Russian Embassy alleges drone breach in Sweden

The Russian Embassy in Sweden said it was targeted in a drone attack overnight on July 2.
2 July, 03:47 PM 240
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After 32 years /
U.S. moves to unwind pact with Mexico and Canada

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump will not renew the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, as it stands, setting off a 10-year process to gradually wind down the North American free trade framework that has operated for 32 years.
2 July, 02:22 PM 77
Business

Words are not enough /
Kallas urges more sanctions after deadly Kyiv attack

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said she would propose new sanctions against Russia after its massive overnight attack on Kyiv on July 2.
2 July, 02:06 PM 76
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First Gulf pact /
Ukraine opens UAE trade area with broad tariff cuts

A Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between Ukraine and the United Arab Emirates took effect on July 1, creating a free trade area between the countries by removing tariffs.
2 July, 01:00 PM 76
Business

False peace hopes /
Zaluzhnyi urges more Moscow pressure after strike

Ukraine’s ambassador to the United Kingdom and former Armed Forces commander-in-chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi said Russia’s massive overnight attack on Kyiv on July 2 once again shows that hopes for a quick end to the war are misplaced.
2 July, 12:43 PM 123
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Possible first strike /
Russia points to Ukrainian ballistic missile use

Russia has indicated that Ukraine may have used its own ballistic missile against Russia for the first time.
2 July, 12:42 PM 1112
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