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. 


2027 needs /
Allies to consider Ukraine's request for $79B – Macron

Ukraine’s international partners will consider Kyiv's request for $70 billion in additional defense funding. The money would come from G7 countries, European states, and other allies, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Oct. 16, according to France 24.  
17 October, 01:40 PM 234
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Major flight disruptions /
75 drones 'destroyed' over Moscow as airports close

Drones attacked Moscow city and oblast on the morning of Oct. 17, according to Russian officials. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin claimed that 75 drones flying toward Moscow were "destroyed."  
17 October, 01:03 PM 238
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'Would certainly love to have him' /
Trump would be glad to host Putin at G20 summit in US

President Donald Trump said he does not know whether Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the G20 summit in Miami in December. The U.S. leader added that he "would certainly love to have Putin," according to the video of Trump's statement published by Forbes TV News on Oct. 16.  
17 October, 12:20 PM 339
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Major assault /
Russia launches one of largest attacks on Vinnytsia

Russian forces carried out one of the most massive strikes on Vinnytsia Oblast overnight into Oct. 17, wounding six people. The city of Vinnytsia was left completely without electricity, according to regional military governor Natalia Zabolotna,
17 October, 11:29 AM 223
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Targeting civilians /
Russia hits two Kharkiv districts, injuring teenagers

Russian forces carried out a series of strikes on Kharkiv on the evening of Oct. 16, hitting the city's Slobidskyi and Nemyshlianskyi districts, Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported.  
17 October, 10:39 AM 86
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Mass combined attack aftermath /
At least 5 people hurt in Zaporizhzhya, 12 in Kherson

Russian forces are attacking Ukraine with strike drones and ballistic missiles overnight into Oct. 17. Movement of jet-powered drones and missiles is being reported in most regions.  
17 October, 09:50 AM 165
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Joint position /
EU leaders call on all countries to stop aiding Russia

European Union leaders reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression and said they are ready to keep providing comprehensive assistance. They also urged Russia to agree to a ceasefire and begin peace talks, according to statements in the conclusions of the European Council meeting held on Oct. 15-16 in Brussels.  
17 October, 09:03 AM 233
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Policy shift /
Trump suspends sanctions on buyers of Russian oil

President Donald Trump has suspended the imposition of new sanctions tied to sales of Russian energy before they were due to take effect, according to the executive order published on the White House website on Oct. 16.  
17 October, 08:23 AM 272
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Intelligence sharing /
U.S. provides ballistic launch alerts, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine receives intelligence from many countries, but information on Russian ballistic missile launches comes specifically from the United States, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a briefing in Brussels on Oct. 16.  
16 October, 08:14 PM 396
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Wartime diplomacy /
Talking with Trump is easier than to Putin – Zelenskyy

It is easier for Volodymyr Zelenskyy to communicate with U.S. President Donald Trump than with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, the Ukrainian president said at a news conference in Brussels on Oct. 16, according to Interfax-Ukraine.  
16 October, 07:39 PM 128
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Diplomatic reset /
Zelenskyy & Hungary’s Magyar agree to exchange visits

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar in Brussels, where they discussed bilateral relations, Ukraine’s accession to the European Union and diplomatic efforts to end the war, the head of state said on X on Oct. 16.  
16 October, 06:55 PM 81
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Negotiation terms /
Kyiv should accept energy truce only on certain terms

Ukraine should keep striking Russian oil refineries and consider expanding attacks to ports used to export sanctioned energy resources in order to secure reciprocal concessions on protecting energy infrastructure, former Ukrenergo CEO Volodymyr Kudrytskyi said on Radio NV on Oct. 16.
16 October, 06:15 PM 247
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Corruption probe /
NABU and SAPO charge experts in SBU's Vitiuk case

Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) have charged experts from the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise, according to NABU’s update on Telegram on Oct. 16.  
16 October, 05:35 PM 62
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Military target engaged /
Ukraine hits Russian $100 million Nebo-U radar station

Units of Ukraine’s Defense Forces struck a 55Zh6U Nebo-U radar station near the settlement of Magri in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai overnight into Oct. 16, Ukraine’s General Staff said.  
16 October, 04:55 PM 405
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'Masks ripped off' /
Putin and Trump show Russia’s weakest point – Dykyi

Yevhen Dykyi, a veteran of the Russo-Ukrainian war, former company commander in the Aidar battalion and director of the National Antarctic Scientific Center, told Radio NV on Oct. 16 how Ukraine should respond to President Donald Trump’s ultimatum over strikes on Russian oil refineries.  
16 October, 04:17 PM 454
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Asset inquiry /
NABU completes pre-trial probe in Stefanishyna case

Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) have completed the pre-trial investigation in a case involving a former deputy prime minister and justice minister suspected of illicit enrichment of more than 13.9 million hryvnias ($310.175) and filing false asset declarations, according to a NABU announcement on Oct. 16.
16 October, 03:40 PM 68
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Diplomatic signal /
Marine Le Pen ready to visit Kyiv for Zelenskyy talks

French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen is ready to travel to Ukraine for discussions with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, she said on C News on Oct. 16.  
16 October, 02:55 PM 130
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Market analysis /
Ex-Ukrenergo head rejects U.S. claim on Russian diesel

Statements by U.S. President Donald Trump about buying Russian diesel fuel will not help lower prices at American gas stations, former Ukrenergo CEO Volodymyr Kudrytskyi said on Radio NV on Oct. 16.
16 October, 02:15 PM 358
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Retail under attack /
Russia strikes large shopping center in Rivne

Russian forces struck a large shopping center in Rivne on the morning of Oct. 16, according to regional military governor Oleksandr Koval.  
16 October, 01:02 PM 270
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DTEK facility under attack /
Russian strike hits Odesa Oblast, injuring four

Russian forces attacked an energy facility of the private energy company DTEK in Odesa Oblast on the morning of Oct. 16, and restoring the damaged equipment will take time, DTEK said in a statement.  
16 October, 12:15 PM 119
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