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. 


Turkiye welcomes leaders /
NATO leaders open Ankara summit with defined agenda

Leaders of NATO’s 32 member states are gathering in Ankara, Turkiye, on July 7-8 for a summit expected to focus on support for Ukraine, higher European defense spending and a bilateral meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
7 July, 02:04 PM 184
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Defense focus /
Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in Ankara for NATO summit

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, together with First Lady Olena Zelenska, arrived in Ankara on July 7 to participate in the NATO summit, according to the president’s post on X.
7 July, 01:04 PM 95
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Search and rescue operations completed /
19 people killed in Russian strike on Kyiv on July 6

Search and rescue operations were completed on July 7 at both locations in the Podilskyi and Darnytskyi districts in Kyiv, where residential buildings were partially destroyed as a result of the Russian attack. In total, 19 people were killed in the capital.
7 July, 12:48 PM 60
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Amid major export decline /
China becomes largest importer of Ukrainian barley

In the 2025/2026 marketing season (July 2025 to June 2026), compared to the previous season, Ukraine reduced barley exports by 32.4%, from 2.25 million tons to 1.52 million tons, the Ukrainian Grain Association reported on July 7.
7 July, 12:30 PM 103
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Walked into the casino on the wrong day /
Lukashenko bet on Ukraine's destruction – Zelenskyy

The self-proclaimed president of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, bet on Russia's victory and Ukraine's destruction, but miscalculated and is now trying to avoid even deeper involvement of the country in the war, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with The Financial Times on July 6.
7 July, 11:53 AM 149
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Air Force report /
Russia attacks Ukraine with 100+ drones overnight

Russian troops attacked Ukraine overnight into July 7 (from 6 p.m. on July 6), with 123 strike drones of the Shahed type (including jet-powered), Gerbera, Italmas, and Parodia-type imitator drones, according to the Air Force’s morning report.
7 July, 10:41 AM 70
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International reaction /
Azerbaijan hands protest note to Russian ambassador

Russian ambassador to Azerbaijan, Mikhail Yevdokimov, was handed a note of protest — over a drone attack on a SOCAR network gas station in Ukraine’s Mykolaiv Oblast, the Telegram channel Ostorozhno, novosti reported on July 6, citing the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry.
6 July, 06:35 PM 225
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Treason charges /
SBU nabs FSB agents who spotted Russian strikes on TPP

Ukraine’s SBU Security Service counterintelligence detained two FSB agents in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast who were adjusting Russian strikes on critical infrastructure facilities, the SBU reported on July 6.
6 July, 06:26 PM 150
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'Consciously hitting Putin's weak spots' /
What personal war Zelenskyy started against Putin

The harsh public attacks by the Ukrainian president against Vladimir Putin are not accidental, experts and sources interviewed by NV believe. Over the past two months, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has completely abandoned diplomatic language when speaking about Russian dictator Putin, as detailed in the July 6 article Zelenskyy abandons formal language to launch psychological attacks on Putin — NV analysis.
6 July, 05:52 PM 552
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Energy war /
Russia damages DTEK equipment and buildings in Kyiv

Russian troops damaged DTEK special equipment and buildings during a massive attack on Kyiv on July 6, according to the company’s statement.
6 July, 05:22 PM 82
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Ongoing pressure /
Russia acknowledges blackout after attacks on Crimea

From July 1 to 6, Ukrainian forces struck 38 energy facilities in Crimea, leading to power outages on the occupied peninsula, according to the commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert ‘Magyar’ Brovdi.
6 July, 04:55 PM 177
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New Russian plan for Donbas /
Why Russia stopped Pokrovsk assaults despite resources

NV learned from an eyewitness what has changed in the actions of the Russian army near Pokrovsk recently and what the Ukrainian Defense Forces are doing in response.
6 July, 04:05 PM 823
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Information control /
Russia's shortages and strikes prompt new media policy

The Kremlin demands that Russian propaganda media not publish information about the consequences of Ukrainian Defense Forces attacks and "show more successes" of the Russian forces’ strikes, Russian outlet Verstka reported on July 6, citing three informed sources.
6 July, 03:36 PM 277
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Targeting civilians /
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv damaged

Russia launched a massive combined missile strike on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv overnight into July 6. As a result of the attack, the main building and dormitory of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv in the VDNH microdistrict were damaged, according to the higher education institution’s update on social media.
6 July, 03:03 PM 74
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Veterans support /
Superhumans military trauma centeropens in Odesa

The third Ukrainian military trauma center Superhumans opened in Odesa on July 5. The opening was attended by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska.
6 July, 02:25 PM 63
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'Need to be ready' /
Air Force explains when Russia may repeat mass strike

Russia may shorten the pause between massive strikes on Ukraine, but its capabilities are not unlimited, Ukrainian Air Force communications chief Yuriy Ihnat said during the United News telethon program on July 6.
6 July, 01:54 PM 122
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Law enforcement report /
30 residential buildings significantly damaged in Kyiv

As a result of Russia's massive strike on Kyiv on July 6, about 30 residential buildings were significantly damaged, and 64 people were rescued, according to Ukraine’s Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko.
6 July, 01:02 PM 53
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Ongoing threat /
Evacuation in Vyshneve due to risk of detonation

Evacuation was announced on July 6 for those wishing to leave the town of Vyshneve in Kyiv Oblast, amid the threat of detonation of explosive objects following the Russian attack, according to the local authorities.
6 July, 12:08 PM 258
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Regional assault /
Russian attacks Odesa, damaging houses, injuring one

Russian forces attacked Odesa overnight into July 6, where at least one person was injured, Odesa City Military Administration head Serhiy Lysak reported on Telegram.
6 July, 11:43 AM 63
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City in grief /
Kyiv declares July 7 day of mourning after mass attack

Kyiv declared July 7 a day of mourning for those killed in Russia's massive attack on July 6, Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko reported.
6 July, 11:10 AM 119
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