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. 


'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 565
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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 90
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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 185
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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 915
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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 286
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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 77
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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 127
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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 55
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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 267
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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 67
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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 121
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'No safe rear left' /
Ukraine’s drone strikes on Russia surge 1,150% in 2026

The Unmanned Systems Forces’ operators have increased the number of strikes in the operational and strategic depth of Russian forces by 1,150 percent since the beginning of 2026, USF Commander Robert “Magyar” Brovdi announced on July 3.
3 July, 06:26 PM 239
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Plan to be unveiled soon /
Defense Ministry announces military recruitment reform

A reform concerning military recruitment centers is in the preparation stage and will be presented at a government meeting in the near future, Deputy Defense Minister Vasyl Shkurakov said during question time for the government in the Ukrainian parliament on July 3.
3 July, 05:53 PM 124
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Red notice issued /
Interpol hunts Ukrainian woman in assassination attempt

The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) issued a wanted notice for Ukrainian citizen Anastasiia Berezovska on July 3. She is suspected of involvement in an assassination attempt on Ukrainian businessman Vadym Iermolaiev in Monaco, according to information on Interpol’s website.
3 July, 05:17 PM 352
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From call centers to beatings /
Anti-graft court sets $225,000 bail for MP Tyshchenko

The High Anti-Corruption Court on July 3 set a preventive measure for MP Mykola Tyshchenko in the form of bail amounting to 10 million hryvnias ($224,890), a journalist from NV who attended the hearing reported.
3 July, 04:31 PM 44
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State finances /
Ukraine’s public debt shrinks by over $1B in one month

In May 2026, Ukraine’s total public and publicly guaranteed debt decreased by 19.96 billion hryvnias ($449 million) in hryvnia terms and by $1.33 billion in dollar terms, while increasing by 0.12 billion euros ($137 million) in euro terms.
3 July, 04:05 PM 115
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Second strike in a week /
Ukraine hits Russian jets at Crimea’s Saky airfield

Ukraine’s SBU Security Service has for the second time in a week struck fighter jets at the Saky airfield and targeted hangars at the Hvardiyske airfield in temporarily occupied Crimea, the agency’s press service reported on July 3.
3 July, 03:28 PM 495
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Energy investment /
Saudi company gets green light to buy 4 SPPs near Kyiv

Ukraine’s Antimonopoly Committee has granted permission to the Saudi company FAS Energy to acquire four solar power plants in Kyiv Oblast, according to the corresponding decision dated July 2.
3 July, 02:53 PM 120
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Public warning /
Russians impersonating police to recruit Ukrainians

Russian special services have intensified attempts to recruit Ukrainians by impersonating employees of Ukraine’s SBU Security Service and other law enforcement agencies in order to force them to carry out criminal tasks, the SBU reported on July 3.
3 July, 02:03 PM 112
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