Demian Shevko

Investigative journalist and editor | NV English

 Demian Shevko - Born in Kyiv. From childhood, he was interested in politics and international processes, maintained an active civic position, and was a participant in key socio-political events in Ukraine, notably the Orange Revolution and the Euromaidan.

With the aim of better understanding Ukraine's geopolitical role and the challenges facing it, he obtained academic degrees in the field of political science and international relations – a master's degrees from the National University of Ostroh Academy and the University of Warsaw, and completed post-master's studies at Jagiellonian University. He is currently working on PhD research dedicated to Ukraine's place in Russia's strategic narratives.

After the start of Russia's full-scale aggression, he returned to Ukraine, where he collaborated with foreign media, notably the London publication The Independent, in the role of a local producer. In 2023, he joined The New Voice of Ukraine team as a journalist. He specializes in topics of the war, Russian propaganda and information influence, as well as investigative journalism.


Nuclear risk /
Stubb says Chinese officials told him Russia will not go nuclear

Finnish President Alexander Stubb said Chinese authorities are convinced Russia will not use nuclear weapons, while warning that the risk of further escalation in the war cannot be ignored.
11 July, 02:48 PM 2
Nation

Sanctions push /
Graham announces deal with White House on Russia sanctions package

U.S. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said he had reached an agreement with the White House on a new version of a Russia sanctions bill during a press conference in Kyiv on July 10, Suspilne reported.
11 July, 02:17 PM 14
Nation

Military-age men /
EU temporary protection proposal includes new restriction for future arrivals

Estonia’s government has approved the European Commission’s proposal to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians in EU countries until March 4, 2028, Estonian Interior Minister Igor Taro said July 10, ERR reported.
11 July, 02:00 PM 11
Life

Germany option /
Licensed Patriot interceptor production may start in Europe before Ukraine

New interceptors for Patriot air defense systems will likely first be produced in Germany or another European country where production would be safer, Reuters reported July 10, citing sources familiar with the talks.
11 July, 01:28 PM 27
Russian war

NATO eastern flank /
Estonia to strengthen military presence in border city Narva

Estonia has begun preparations to build a military base in Narva to strengthen the presence of its Defense Forces near the Russian border, ERR reported on July 10.
11 July, 01:05 PM 24
Nation

Sea route disruption /
Russia halts Don-Azov Channel traffic after vessel attacks

Russia temporarily suspended shipping through the Don-Azov Channel and the Kerch Strait, which connects the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea, after Ukrainian attacks on its vessels, Reuters reported July 10, citing three sources.
11 July, 12:38 PM 52
Russian war

Civilian damage /
Kyiv reports fires, damaged buildings and 11 injured overnight

Russian strikes on Kyiv caused hits and fires in several districts overnight on July 11, Ukraine’s State Emergency Service reported.
11 July, 12:11 PM 27
Russian war

EU support /
EU foreign ministers to focus on Ukraine’s air defense and energy needs

EU foreign ministers will discuss preparations for Ukraine’s energy system ahead of the next heating season during a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels on July 13, the Council of the EU press service told Suspilne.
11 July, 11:45 AM 14
Business

Ukraine’s message /
Zelenskyy says Ukraine has support among Putin’s circle for peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine has support among people in Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s circle when it comes to ending the war.
11 July, 11:17 AM 105
Russian war

UN report /
June was deadliest month for Ukrainians since early full-scale invasion

Russian strikes on Ukraine killed at least 265 civilians and injured 1,816 more in June, the highest combined civilian casualty count since the first months after Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, Reuters reported.
11 July, 10:47 AM 35
Russian war

Overnight assault /
Russia attacks Ukraine with 12 missiles and 121 drones

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 12 missiles and 121 strike drones of various types overnight on July 11, Ukraine’s Air Force said.
11 July, 10:32 AM 3
Russian war

Cross-border case /
Kyiv calls for international team in Monaco attack case

Ukrainian Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko held an online meeting with Monaco Prosecutor General Stéphane Thibault to discuss the attempted murder of businessman Vadym Yermolaiev and the killing of Anastasia Berezovska, Kravchenko said on Telegram on July 10.
11 July, 10:22 AM 35
Nation

Long-range war /
Zelenskyy creates new long-range strike command and rapid response forces in Ukraine’s military

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decrees creating a new Long-Range Impact Command and Joint Rapid Response Forces within the Armed Forces of Ukraine, he said on social media July 10.
11 July, 09:45 AM 109
Russian war

Battlefield momentum /
Graham says Kyiv’s rising combat power could help end war in coming months

U.S. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said Ukraine’s growing combat effectiveness and broader global support against Russian leader Vladimir Putin could help end the war in the coming months.
11 July, 09:13 AM 77
Russian war

July 10 strike /
Russian attack on Zaporizhzhya leaves one dead and dozens injured

A Russian guided aerial bombs attack on Zaporizhzhya killed one person and injured 29, including a child, on July 10, Zaporizhzhya Oblast Gov. Ivan Fedorov said.
11 July, 08:53 AM 29
Russian war

EU funding /
Council approves $11.4 billion recovery plan for Hungary

The Council of the EU approved Hungary’s Recovery and Resilience Plan, or RRP, which provides for the allocation of 10 billion euros, or about $11.4 billion, the Council said July 10.
10 July, 06:25 PM 118
Nation

EU accession /
Ukraine’s sixth negotiation cluster to be formally approved on July 14

The European Union’s Intergovernmental Conference will formally approve the decision by EU ambassadors to open the sixth negotiation cluster in Ukraine’s EU accession process on July 14, Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Taras Kachka said on X on July 10.
10 July, 05:31 PM 94
Nation

Lviv TCC clash /
Suspect in police attack admits guilt and is placed in custody

Oleg Havrylov, a suspect in an attack on a police officer during a crowd clash with TCC servicemembers in Lviv, admitted guilt and said he regretted his actions, Slidstvo.Info reported July 10.
10 July, 05:05 PM 90
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German defense /
DEUTZ and ARX Robotics to produce GEREON ground drones for Ukraine

German companies DEUTZ and ARX Robotics are launching industrial series production of GEREON unmanned ground systems in Ulm, with the first units expected to be delivered to Ukraine by late summer, the companies said in a press release.
10 July, 04:32 PM 132
Nation

F-35 path /
Turkey may offload Russian S-400s to unlock U.S. fighter jet deal

Turkey is finalizing the sale of its Russian S-400 air defense systems to Gulf states, potentially clearing the way for Ankara to buy U.S. F-35 fighter jets, Turkish newspaper Hürriyet reported July 10.
10 July, 03:57 PM 293
Nation