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.


Russian provocation /
Sikorski warns Russia may stage false-flag attack using Ukrainian drones

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said Russia may be preparing a false-flag operation using Ukrainian drones, Polsat News reported July 15.
15 July, 12:48 PM 282
Russian war

Kerch and parts of occupied Crimea hit by major power outages after drone attack

Major power and water supply outages were reported in Kerch and several districts of temporarily occupied Crimea after a drone attack, Telegram channel Astra reported July 15.
15 July, 12:15 PM 344
Russian war

Defense readiness /
Lithuania sees record 8,100 volunteers for compulsory service

Lithuania has recorded a record number of young people willing to voluntarily perform compulsory military service, Delfi reported July 14.
15 July, 11:50 AM 134
Russian war

Russian air assault /
Russia launches 122 drones and two missiles at Ukraine

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with two Kh-59/69 guided air missiles and 122 strike drones of various types overnight on July 15, Ukraine’s Air Force reported.
15 July, 11:18 AM 72
Russian war

Defense deal /
Ukraine orders first Rafale fighters under Macron-Zelenskyy declaration

Ukraine has announced an order for the first 16 Rafale fighter jets and their armaments out of the 100 aircraft it said in November 2025 it intended to acquire.
15 July, 04:07 AM 102
Nation

155th Brigade scandal /
Former brigade commander held in custody in killing case

A court ordered 60 days in custody for Stanislav Luchanov, former commander of Ukraine’s 155th Separate Mechanized Brigade, on July 14, an NV correspondent reported from the courtroom.
14 July, 06:35 PM 202
Nation

Missile threat /
Zelenskyy warns Russia may soon have 5,000-kilometer ballistic missile range

Russia will be able to launch ballistic missiles at a range of up to 5,000 kilometers in the foreseeable future, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with French broadcaster BFMTV on July 14.
14 July, 05:31 PM 262
Russian war

Siberia within reach /
Ukraine’s longest-range strike exposes gaps in Russian air defense

Ukrainian drones flew for more than 12 hours before striking Russia’s Omsk oil refinery in Siberia, The Telegraph reported on July 13.
14 July, 03:50 PM 415
Russian war

Kyiv Oblast explosion /
Ukroboronprom CEO Smetanin resigns after deadly ammo depot blast in Vyshneve

Herman Smetanin, CEO of JSC Ukrainian Defense Industry, also known as Ukroboronprom, said July 14 that he is leaving his post. The announcement came after an ammunition depot belonging to a Ukroboronprom enterprise exploded in Vyshneve, Kyiv Oblast.
14 July, 03:50 PM 220
Nation

Bulgaria shift /
Bulgaria pulls out of coalition backing military aid to Ukraine

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said his country will no longer be part of the Coalition of the Willing supporting Ukraine, Bloomberg reported July 13.
14 July, 02:50 PM 301
Nation

War measures /
Ukraine extends martial law and mobilization until Oct. 31

Ukraine’s parliament extended martial law and general mobilization for another 90 days, until Oct. 31, Suspilne reported July 14.
14 July, 02:20 PM 105
Russian war

Azov disruption /
Ukrainian drones hit tankers, cargo ships and tugboat in Sea of Azov

Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces hit 11 more Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov overnight on July 14, their commander, Robert “Madyar” Brovdi, said.
14 July, 02:01 PM 135
Russian war

Dnipropetrovsk advance /
Ukraine reports liberation of six villages near key frontline junction

Ukraine’s 425th Separate Assault Regiment Skelia reportedly liberated six settlements in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast and returned 120 square kilometers of territory to Ukrainian control, ArmyInform reported July 13.
14 July, 01:15 PM 323
Russian war

Ukraine peace force /
Starmer says 25 countries ready to deploy troops to Ukraine after ceasefire

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said 25 countries are ready to deploy troops to Ukraine to help guarantee peace once the fighting stops. Starmer made the statement after a Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris on July 13.
14 July, 12:25 PM 305
Nation

Strait crisis /
U.S. resumes strikes on Iran after renewed attacks near Hormuz

The United States resumed strikes on Iran overnight on July 14, including on Iranian facilities around the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported.
14 July, 11:45 AM 110
Nation

July 14 strike /
Ukrainian air defenses intercept five ballistic missiles and 108 drones

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 10 missiles and 135 strike drones of various types overnight on July 14, Ukraine’s Air Force reported.
14 July, 11:01 AM 128
Russian war

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 322
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 681
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 261
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 315
Russian war