Bohuslav Romanenko

Translator | NV English

Bohuslav is a journalist and native of Ukraine who grew up in the United Kingdom and returned to his homeland after the Revolution of Dignity (Euromaidan). His professional path in journalism includes work in leading Ukrainian independent media, notably Hromadske and NV, where he specialized in covering socially important topics for a Western audience.  With over seven years of experience in Ukrainian journalism, Bohuslav began his career as a correspondent and translator at Hromadske, where he developed skills in deep analysis and adaptation of information for different audiences. 


Capacity of 16M metric tons a year /
Ukrainian strikes 2 halt major Russian grain terminals

Two of Russia's largest grain terminals in the port of Novorossiysk suspended operations following overnight Ukrainian drone strikes, Reuters reported on Aug. 12.
12 August, 02:36 PM 0
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Poll results /
Most Poles support deporting unemployed Ukrainian men

A majority of Poles believe Poland should deport Ukrainian men of draft age who are not legally employed in the country, according to a poll conducted by IBRiS for the newspaper Rzeczpospolita and presented on Aug. 12.
12 August, 02:03 PM 7
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Facing life in prison /
SBU uncovers Russian spy network targeting ammo depots

Ukraine's SBU Security Service has uncovered a network of informants working for Russia's FSB intelligence service, who helped direct Russian aerial attacks on Ukrainian Defense Forces positions in the Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kirovohrad oblasts, the agency's press service reported on Aug. 12.
12 August, 01:21 PM 15
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Economic impact /
Russia imports gasoline from India amid refinery hits

Russia has begun importing gasoline from countries as far away as India, as Ukrainian strikes on its oil refineries cause severe local fuel shortages, according to a Bloomberg report on Aug. 12, citing data from the shipping analytics firm Kpler.
12 August, 12:05 PM 15
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OSINT report /
Satellite images show fires in Crimea after UAV attack

Several targets in temporarily occupied Crimea were struck during a drone attack overnight into Aug. 12, sparking large-scale fires, the Telegram channel Crimean Wind reported, citing satellite imagery.
12 August, 11:09 AM 28
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Espionage case /
SBU detains Russian agent scouting energy targets

Ukraine's SBU Security Service detained a Russian agent in Kropyvnytskyi who was preparing new Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine's fuel and energy infrastructure, the agency's press service reported on Aug. 11.
11 August, 07:20 PM 135
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Corruption probe /
Police charge 76 draft office officials across Ukraine

Ukrainian police have charged 76 officials of various ranks at military recruitment centers amid ongoing investigations, and are currently examining the circumstances of possible illegal draft-deferral registrations involving nearly 2,500 individuals subject to military service, acting National Police chief Maksym Tsutskiridze told Ukrinform on Aug. 11.
11 August, 06:40 PM 109
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Regional pattern /
Russian strike on fuel truck in Odesa Oblast kills two

A Russian attack on Ukraine's Odesa Oblast killed two people and injured three others on Aug. 11, according to regional governor Oleh Kiper.
11 August, 05:56 PM 47
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Security report /
Novosibirsk residents told to stay in for Putin visit

Authorities in Novosibirsk, Russia, restricted residents' movement during a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin, recommending that people "refrain" from going outside, avoid standing near windows, and "not use electronic or optical devices," independent Russian outlet NeMoskva reported on Aug. 11.
11 August, 05:06 PM 314
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Memorial project /
Animated film honors first Ukrainian F-16 pilot Mes

The first episode of a new animated series, Traveling Book: Heroes, was released in Ukraine on Aug. 6, dedicated to Oleksii "Moonfish" Mes — the first pilot to fly an F-16 fighter jet in Ukrainian skies.
11 August, 03:52 PM 100
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Shipping crisis /
US slashes Ukraine grain export forecasts amid attacks

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has lowered its forecast for Ukrainian wheat exports in the 2026/27 marketing year (July-June) to 10.8 million tons, down from a previous estimate of 14.5 million tons, and cut its corn export forecast to 14 million tons from 23 million tons, according to USDA's quarterly report released on Aug. 5.
11 August, 02:49 PM 104
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International production /
Trailer drops for Katyn massacre drama Gorky Resort

A trailer has been released for Gorky Resort: The Duel, a Polish-Ukrainian-Irish co-production about resistance to totalitarian rule, set for wide theatrical release on Sept. 10.
11 August, 01:57 PM 104
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Strategic risk /
Patriot production for Ukraine may shift to Germany

Interceptor missiles for American-made Patriot air defense systems intended for Ukraine could be manufactured in Germany or another European country, according to an in-depth report by The Telegraph dated Aug. 10.
11 August, 01:23 PM 175
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Expert analysis /
How Ukraine avoided blackouts during record heat wave

Ukraine managed to avoid power shortages and blackouts during a period of record-breaking heat thanks to several factors: the availability of reserve thermal power units, optimized repair schedules at nuclear power plants, and reduced electricity consumption, former Energy Minister Olha Buslavets told Interfax-Ukraine on Aug. 10.
11 August, 01:02 PM 58
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Trade route /
Ukraine eyes Moldova rail route for grain exports

Ukraine is exploring the possibility of transporting grain by rail through Moldova as a safer export option than shipping by sea, and has asked authorities in Chisinau for a reduced cargo transit tariff, Reuters reported on Aug. 10, citing sources in both countries.
11 August, 12:34 PM 177
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Eyewitness account /
Zaporizhzhya residents recall terror of missile attack

A Zaporizhzhya resident described the overnight Russian attack that killed at least six people in the city on Aug. 11. The Russian strike damaged residential and non-residential buildings, sparked fires, and knocked out power in parts of the city.
11 August, 11:41 AM 77
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Air Force report /
Russia strikes Kyiv, Zaporizhzhya with Zircon missiles

Russian forces attacked Ukraine overnight into Aug. 11, with Zircon anti-ship missiles and Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles. Ukrainian air defenses failed to intercept any of them, Ukraine's Air Force reported.
11 August, 11:05 AM 75
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Grim forecast /
Kremlin gains new edge as Kyiv's allies falter again

Any attempt at negotiations to end Russia's war against Ukraine is highly unlikely, as Russian President Vladimir Putin sees significant developments working in his favor, Bloomberg columnist Marc Champion wrote on Aug. 7, warning that Western allies risk letting Ukraine down once again.
9 August, 05:19 PM 599
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Border security /
Bulgaria summons Ukrainian ambassador over drone

Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry has summoned Ukraine’s ambassador, Olesia Ilashchuk, over an incident involving a drone that exploded near the Bulgarian-Romanian border, Bulgarian National Television reported on Aug, 9.
9 August, 04:32 PM 96
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Unmanned Systems Forces report /
Ukraine destroys Russian S-400 system in Gelendzhik

Ukraine's Defense Forces struck several Russian air defense system positions on Aug. 8 and 9, including S-400 Triumf, Tor, and Pantsir-S1 systems, according to Robert "Magyar" Brovdi, commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces.
9 August, 04:07 PM 218
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