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. 


Diplomatic row /
Poland calls Ukraine's national pantheon law escalation

The spokesperson for Polish President Karol Nawrocki criticized Ukraine's parliament for passing a law on July 1 creating a Ukrainian National Pantheon, calling it "another escalatory step" in a statement from the Polish Presidential Chancellery published on X.
1 July, 08:28 PM 3
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223 UAVs per day /
Russia claims to down nearly 64,000 Ukrainian drones

Russian air defense systems "downed" at least 63,933 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions and occupied Ukrainian territories in the first six months of 2026, The Moscow Times reported on July 1, citing calculations by Russian propaganda media.
1 July, 07:30 PM 22
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Aviation upgrade /
Sweden to donate 16 Gripen fighters to Ukraine in 2027

16 Gripen fighter jets will arrive as a "donation" from the Swedish government and people at the beginning of next year, Ukraine's Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said during a joint news conference with his Swedish counterpart Pål Jonson on July 1, the We Are Ukraine TV channel reported.
1 July, 07:05 PM 24
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Ongoing threat /
Ukraine's SBU thwarts over 16,000 Russian cyberattacks

Ukraine's SBU Security Service has neutralized more than 16,000 Russian cyberattacks and cyber incidents since the beginning of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, the head of the SBU's Cyber Security Department, Brig. Gen. Volodymyr Karasteliov, said on July 1. Some of the attacks targeted Ukrainian media outlets.
1 July, 06:25 PM 37
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Strategic priority /
Crimea legitimate target for Ukrainian drones – DM

Russian-occupied Crimea has long served as a military base used by Moscow to further occupy southern mainland Ukraine, making the peninsula a key target for Ukraine's Defense Forces, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on July 1.
1 July, 06:07 PM 42
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Regional security /
Belarus cannot be conventionally defended – diplomat

It is impossible to defend Belarus using conventional means because Russia has removed all weapons and ammunition from the country during the full-scale invasion, Ukrainian diplomat and ambassador Roman Bezsmertnyi said in an interview with Radio NV on June 30.
1 July, 04:22 PM 130
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Trade shift /
Ukrainian butter sales drop as Moldova tops buyers

Moldova became the largest importer of Ukrainian butter in the first five months of 2026, accounting for 42.4% of Ukraine's butter exports, according to data from Ukraine's State Customs Service, as reported by Agrotimes.ua on June 29.
1 July, 03:56 PM 55
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Grid strain /
Russian attacks cause new power outages across Ukraine

Russian strikes left consumers without electricity in six Ukrainian regions as of the morning of July 1, while extreme heat exacerbated widespread outages, Ukraine's national power grid operator, Ukrenergo, reported.
1 July, 03:04 PM 73
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Nation building /
Ukraine's parliament approves National Pantheon law

The Ukrainian parliament passed bill No. 15360 creating a Ukrainian National Pantheon on July 1, with 287 lawmakers voting in favor, MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak reported on Telegram.
1 July, 02:24 PM 113
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New UAV capability /
Features of Russian Shahed Seeker variant, explained

Russian forces have recently been publicizing a modified Geran Seeker drone, described as a Shahed-type variant designed to search for and destroy targets, Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov, an adviser to Ukraine’s defense minister, reported on Telegram on June 30.
1 July, 12:08 PM 99
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After overnight explosions /
Fire breaks out near Saky military airfield in Crimea

A large fire broke out near the Saky military airfield in Novofedorivka in occupied Crimea, according to the monitoring group Crimean Wind, which cited satellite imagery on July 1.
1 July, 10:50 AM 111
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Military innovation /
Ukraine approves new versatile Talion drone system

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry has codified and officially approved for use in the country’s Defense Forces a domestically developed unmanned aerial system called Talion, which can both intercept drones and strike ground targets, according to its decision on June 30.
30 June, 07:14 PM 202
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Market caution /
Hopes for U.S.-Iran talks push oil prices lower

Oil prices fell on June 30 as investors watched for possible talks between the United States and Iran in Doha against the backdrop of a tense temporary truce in the conflict, Reuters reported.
30 June, 06:50 PM 92
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Market pressure /
Kremlin admits Russia is holding talks on fuel imports

Russia is in talks with other countries about the possible import of petroleum products, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on June 30, according to Russian state-aligned media.
30 June, 06:06 PM 117
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Logistics strikes /
Ukraine hits 2 bridges in Crimea, Zaporizhzhya Oblast

Ukrainian Defense Forces struck two bridges in occupied parts of Ukraine on June 29 and overnight into June 30, along with other Russian military targets, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported.
30 June, 04:50 PM 171
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Decisive factor in summer campaign /
Ukrainian strikes are doing more than isolating Crimea

Ukraine’s campaign of drone strikes is not only isolating occupied Crimea from key supply routes, but also threatening Russia’s broader military position across southern Ukraine, potentially making logistical disruption the decisive factor of the summer campaign, according to an NV analysis on June 29, which cites military experts.
30 June, 04:20 PM 917
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Digital blackout /
Yandex blurs satellite images of Putin’s residence

Yandex Maps has blurred satellite images of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence near the village of Dolgiye Borody and the settlement of Roshchino in Russia’s Novgorod Oblast, Agentstvo.Novosti reported on June 30.
30 June, 03:58 PM 192
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Cross-border effect /
Kazakhstan cuts output at oil field linked to Russia

Production of oil and gas condensate at Kazakhstan’s giant Karachaganak field has been limited after last week’s Ukrainian drone attack on Gazprom’s gas processing plant in Orenburg, Russia, Reuters reported on June 30.
30 June, 03:29 PM 220
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Washington view /
Trump will ultimately stand with Ukraine, GOP Rep says

U.S. President Donald Trump will ultimately stand with the Ukrainian people and wants to end Russia’s war through diplomacy, Republican Rep. Joe Wilson said at an event in Washington marking the 30th anniversary of Ukraine’s Constitution, the Ukrinform news agency reported on June 30.
30 June, 03:05 PM 113
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Preparations underway /
Ukraine warned of serious power shortages this winter

Ukraine could face one of the toughest winters yet for its power system, as even generating capacity restored before the heating season remains vulnerable to Russian strikes, and a major wave of attacks could leave the country with a serious electricity shortage, energy expert Oleksandr Kharchenko, director of the Energy Industry Research Center, said in an interview with Radio NV on June 30.
30 June, 01:37 PM 67
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