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.


Sanctions relief from Washington /
Lukashenko frees 25 political prisoners

Self-proclaimed president of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko released 25 political prisoners in response to further easing of U.S. sanctions, U.S. presidential special envoy for Belarus John Coale said on Sept. 16.
16 September, 04:06 PM 110
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Cold-weather preparations /
Ukrnafta starts ORLEN Arctic diesel deliveries

Ukrnafta, which operates Ukraine’s largest gas station network, has contracted for ORLEN-produced Arctic diesel and begun deliveries to Ukraine, the company said.
16 September, 03:20 PM 111
Business

Bad news for Trump /
Russia extends diesel export ban through October

The Russian government has decided to extend its ban on diesel exports by domestic producers for another month, through the end of October. Russian newspaper Vedomosti reported the decision, citing sources familiar with the outcome of a Sept. 14 meeting chaired by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.
16 September, 02:40 PM 202
Business

Magyar’s confirmation /
Russian Gen. Grunis killed in occupied Donetsk — video

Unmanned Systems Forces Commander Robert Brovdi, call sign Magyar, confirmed that Russian Maj. Gen. Anton Grunis was killed in Russian-occupied Donetsk Oblast.
16 September, 02:20 PM 701
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Ukraine feels the squeeze /
U.S. fires up to 70 Patriots in one Iranian attack

The U.S. military fired around 70 or more of its advanced interceptor missiles last week when Iran launched a missile strike on Jordan, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources.
16 September, 01:00 PM 315
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Oil markets on edge /
Houthis deepen offensive around Bab el-Mandeb

On Sept. 11, Saudi Arabia announced the suspension of operations on a key pipeline carrying oil overland from the country’s east to its west. The move followed a drone attack and came shortly after Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen seized a strategically important island and port in the southern Red Sea, bringing them closer to controlling the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
16 September, 12:24 PM 203
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Two incidents, Zelenskyy alleges /
Russia tried to hit his plane with drones

Russia twice tried to attack Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s plane with drones in recent weeks, Zelenskyy said in a CBS News interview published on Sept. 15.
16 September, 12:03 PM 112
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Renewed diplomatic push /
Türkiye seeks Black Sea agreement with both sides

Türkiye has recently stepped up diplomatic efforts to reach an agreement on the situation in the Black Sea, holding talks with the parties in an effort to reconcile their positions.
16 September, 10:50 AM 92
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After disputed battlefield claim /
Russian general killed following Putin briefing

Maj. Gen. Anton Grunis, commander of the Russian army’s 4th Separate Motor Rifle Brigade, was killed in Russia’s war against Ukraine shortly after he briefed Russian dictator Vladimir Putin about the purported “capture” of Kostiantynivka, Russian propaganda outlet Anna News reported.
16 September, 10:21 AM 976
Russian war

No shared victory /
Zelenskyy rejects Kushner’s ‘win-win’ approach

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a “win-win” outcome is no longer possible in Russia’s war against Ukraine, rejecting an approach Jared Kushner had outlined in Kyiv for ending the war.
16 September, 10:09 AM 309
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Russian oligarch’s wedding role /
House Democrat investigates Trump Jr. wedding

Rep. Robert Garcia, an influential Democrat who heads the House Oversight Committee, has launched an investigation after Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev, who is close to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, helped finance Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding.
16 September, 10:00 AM 163
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Medical risk cited /
Court ends Yermak’s electronic monitoring requirement

The High Anti-Corruption Court declined to extend the requirement for former presidential chief of staff Andriy Yermak to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet after an independent medical specialist concluded that wearing the device could endanger his life and health.
15 September, 06:05 PM 150
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Real-time threat tracking /
Kyiv Oblast opens military air data to gas stations

Gas stations in Kyiv Oblast will gain access to a specialized digital airspace awareness system used by Ukraine’s Defense Forces. Kyiv Oblast Governor Tymur Tkachenko announced the move on Sept. 15.
15 September, 05:54 PM 88
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A deal for French citizens /
Paris backs lifting Usmanov sanctions in release talks

France supports removing Russian-Uzbek billionaire Alisher Usmanov from the European Union sanctions list as part of negotiations with Azerbaijan over the release of several French citizens, the Financial Times reported on Sept. 14, citing people familiar with the matter.
15 September, 05:38 PM 138
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Sixteen stations hit /
Kyiv expects no fuel shortage despite Russian attacks

Since the start of 2026, Russian attacks have damaged 16 gas stations in Kyiv, but city authorities do not expect a fuel shortage, acting head of the Kyiv City Military Administration Andrii Tkachov said on Sept. 15.
15 September, 05:04 PM 73
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Soviet methods hit limit /
Zaluzhnyi: mobilization needs tech-based strategy

Mobilization in Ukraine has reached a “dead end” because Ukraine has continued relying on outdated Soviet methods of warfare in a “war of machines,” Valerii Zaluzhnyi wrote in a column published by Ukrainska Pravda on Sept. 15.
15 September, 04:50 PM 240
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Conditions attached /
Peskov backs truce with tankers safe, sanctions eased

Moscow views the idea of an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine positively, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Sept. 15, Russian propaganda agency Interfax reported. At the same time, he said it would be effective only if strikes on Russian tankers stopped and some sanctions were lifted.
15 September, 03:22 PM 338
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Trump’s ceasefire claims /
Zelenskyy: Russia keeps hitting Ukraine’s energy

Russia continues to attack Ukraine’s energy facilities, while the Defense Forces continue retaliatory strikes on businesses supplying Russia’s defense industry, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sept. 15.
15 September, 03:08 PM 173
Russian war

War toll in 2026 /
Ukraine puts Russian losses above 300,000 troops

Since the start of 2026, the Russian military has lost 301,030 troops killed and wounded, Ukraine’s General Staff reported.
15 September, 01:00 PM 148
Russian war

Civic activist targeted /
SBU implicates ex-official and accomplices

Investigators also found that the head of the Chernihiv Oblast branch of a well-known political party, while in hiding abroad, organized and financed terrorist attacks and arson in western and northern Ukraine.
15 September, 12:21 PM 58
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