Alla Shcherbak

NV English editor

Lives in Kyiv Oblast. Graduated from KNUBA in 2020, majoring in Construction and Civil Engineering. Like music, playing guitar and piano, and studying web design. Has been a member of the NV team since August 2022.


Nothing to do with NATO? /
Stoltenberg opposes Poland's downing Russian missiles

Poland should not use its air defense systems to shoot down Russian missiles over Ukraine, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in an interview on national television, NV's sister publication Ukrainska Pravda reported on July 14.
15 July 2024, 08:21 AM 496
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Even if they strengthen the country /
Security guarantees will not replace Ukraine’s accession to NATO – Zelenskyy

The agreement on security cooperation between the countries strengthens Ukraine, but does not replace its desire to become a member of NATO in the future, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
12 July 2024, 01:29 PM 308
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Another loss /
Ukrainian musician and singer Ihor Voronka killed in battle for Ukraine

Musician and opera singer Ihor Voronka, the Dumka National Chapel and Open Opera Ukraine performer, died in the battle on July 6, his wife, Marina Rayevska, reported on Facebook on July 11.
12 July 2024, 12:13 PM 2708
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War on civilians /
Russian massive airstrike kills three in Kharkiv Oblast

Russia carried out an airstrike on Kharkiv Oblast Chuhuiv district village of Bilyi Kolodyazh residential sector, killing three people there, the State Emergency Service press service reported on Telegram on July 12.
12 July 2024, 11:29 AM 429
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Ukraine Compact /
20+ allied states sign new agreement to support Kyiv at NATO summit

Allied countries leaders signed the Ukraine Compact — a document containing commitments to support Ukraine following NATO summit results, the European Commission reported in its statement on July 11.
12 July 2024, 08:30 AM 3335
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To support defense industry /
Denmark orders 18 Bohdana self-propelled howitzers for Ukrainian Defense Forces

Denmark has ordered 18 Ukrainian Bohdana self-propelled howitzers for the Ukrainian Forces to support Ukrainian defense industry, Danish Defense Ministry reported in a statement on July 10.
11 July 2024, 02:42 PM 2040
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‘The right to self-defense’ /
NATO Secretary General advocates Ukraine's right to strike inside Russia

Ukraine should be allowed to strike Russia with Western weapons as a matter of self-defense, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said at a press conference after the Euro-Atlantic Council meeting, European Pravda media outlet reported on July 11.
11 July 2024, 01:48 PM 672
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‘There are suspicions’ /
Departmental sources hint Oblenergo blackouts schedules misuse

The State Energy Inspectorate will inspect Oblenergo uniformity of power outage schedules application, Inspectorate head, Ruslan Slobodyan, said, the organization website reported on July 11.
11 July 2024, 01:43 PM 409
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Will eventually be invited /
NATO affirms Ukraine’s ‘irreversible path’ to Alliance membership in Summit declaration

Ukraine is on an “irreversible path” to NATO membership, with an invitation pending allied agreement and fulfillment of necessary conditions, the Alliance stated in its July 10 joint declaration.
11 July 2024, 11:19 AM 1677
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While there is still time /
Ukraine plans second Peace Summit with Russian participation before U.S. Elections

Ukraine wants to hold a second Global Peace Summit with Russia in attendance to achieve a fair peace settlement ahead of the November elections in the USA, Bloomberg reported on July 10.
11 July 2024, 10:15 AM 2522
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€40 billion in 2025 /
NATO Summit finalizes defense funding plan for Ukraine

NATO leaders announced a commitment to provide long-term security assistance to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, said NATO summit joint declaration, published on July 10.
11 July 2024, 09:00 AM 831
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Experienced intimidation and bullying /
Ukraine returns eight more children from Russian occupation

Eight more children from the temporarily occupied Kherson and Donetsk Oblast parts were returned to the Ukraine-controlled territory, Save Ukraine charity organization head, Mykola Kuleba, reported on Telegram on July 10.
10 July 2024, 03:00 PM 473
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Promises do not suffice /
Ukraine may find NATO Summit results disappointing, Polish FM says

Ukraine might not be entirely satisfied with the NATO summit outcomes, as some within the Alliance believe Ukraine's accession is possible only after the war, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said, RMF FM reported on July 9.
10 July 2024, 01:33 PM 887
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‘Will remain free and independent’ /
Biden: Ukraine to prevail over Russia

Ukraine will win the war and remain a free and independent country, US President Joe Biden said at the NATO summit opening in Washington, Interfax-Ukraine reported on July 10.
10 July 2024, 12:22 PM 680
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Nighttime assault /
Ukraine downs 14 Shahed drones in Russian combined attack overnight

Russia launched a nighttime attack on Ukraine with Iskander, Kh-59/Kh-69 missiles, and drones overnight, Odesa Oblast's port infrastructure was a key target, Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk reported on Telegram on July 10.
10 July 2024, 10:42 AM 1096
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It is never enough /
Zelenskyy thanks USA for new Patriot system, says more are needed

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude to the USA for the new Patriot systems but noted they were insufficient amid recent Russian attack, he said at an interview session at the Ronald Reagan Institute on July 10.
10 July 2024, 09:30 AM 719
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Patriot, SAMP-T, NASAMS, and more /
Allies pledge $1 billion to bolster Ukraine's air defense at NATO Summit

An additional Patriot air defense system will be transfered to Ukraine, along with other military supplies to strengthen the country's air defense, US President Joe Biden said at the NATO summit opening in Washington on July 9.
10 July 2024, 09:00 AM 2054
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Moment of truth /
Ukraine signs final agreement on Ukraine Facility program

Ukraine has signed a financial agreement with the EU, regulating 5.27 billion euros ($5.71 billion) grant aid provision for the next four years under the Ukraine Facility program, the Economy Ministry press service reported on July 9.
9 July 2024, 03:16 PM 187
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‘United by fury’ /
Ukrainian business backs Okhmatdyt: What assistance is provided?

Ukrainian businesses reacted to the brazen Russian massive attack on Ukraine and Kyiv Children Hospital Okhmatdyt and united their efforts to help deal with attack's devastating aftermath.
9 July 2024, 01:39 PM 8136
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Terrifying report /
Death toll rises to 38, 190 more injured in Russian July 8 attack - Zelenskyy

38 fatalities, including four children, were recorded, 190 more were injured as of July 9 in the Russian attack the day before, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on Telegram.
9 July 2024, 12:30 PM 1001
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