Eric Malinovsky

News Feed Editor | NV English

Eric Malinovsky, News Feed Editor ― Before joining the NV English team in 2021, Eric collaborated for several consecutive years with the NGO Donbas SOS on producing monthly English-language digests regarding the situation in the Russian-occupied territories from 2016–2020. This experience ultimately helped in covering the course of the full-scale Russian invasion for an international audience. 


Terror bombing /
Russia attacks Kyiv with ballistic missiles

The Russian military attacked Kyiv shortly after midnight on Aug. 1, launching at least 14 ballistic missiles in under 20 minutes.
1 August, 02:45 AM 23
Russian war

Fuel supply /
Russia targets frontline gas stations across Ukraine

Russia has destroyed more than 200 gas stations in Ukraine’s frontline regions in recent months, but the country has so far avoided a fuel crisis, the Financial Times reported on July 31.
1 August, 02:18 AM 15
Russian war

Committed evangelist /
Robotics will inevitably reshape warfare, Fedorov says

Based on how the Russo–Ukrainian war is progressing, victory in modern wars will depend on technological advantage and force automation, former Ukrainian defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov told The New York Times.
1 August, 01:28 AM 27
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Migration woes /
France deploys troops to Spanish border

French troops have been deployed near the Spanish border after 50,000 people illegally crossed from Morocco into Ceuta, a Spanish exclave in north Africa, President Emmanuel Macron said on July 31.
1 August, 12:35 AM 69
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Online retail /
Wildberries prices jump 10%-30% after Ukrainian strikes

Prices offered by Russia’s major online retailer Wildberries rose 10%–30% within days after Ukrainian strikes on its warehouses, independent outlet The Moscow Times reported on July 31.
31 July, 11:51 PM 92
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Mishandles explosives /
5 missing after blasts at Khmelnytskyi training range

Several service members were injured and five are missing after a series of ordnance detonations at a military training range in Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces said on July 31.
31 July, 10:45 PM 60
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Khartiia Corps commander /
SBU: Russia recruited Obolienskyi’s would-be assassin

A 69-year-old Kharkiv resident was arrested on July 31 for attempted assassination of Col. Ihor Obolienskyi, commander of the 2nd Khartiia National Guard Corps, Ukraine’s SBU security service said.
31 July, 09:38 PM 77
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State propaganda /
France freezes assets of former Russia Today executive

French authorities have frozen the assets of former RT France chief Ksenia Fedorova for six months, Le Monde reported on July 31.
31 July, 08:34 PM 52
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United States /
JD Vance calls Zelenskyy to follow-up on Trump meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, discussing Zelenskyy’s recent meeting with President Donald Trump and the issue of Patriot missile interceptors, the Ukrainian president said on July 31.
31 July, 07:56 PM 105
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Sports and ethics /
IIHF bars Russia from 2026-27 World Hockey Championships

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has decided not to allow Russian national teams to take part in World Championship tournaments in any age category for the 2026-27 season, the federation said on July 30.
31 July, 04:26 AM 117
Life

Obedient Congress /
Graham’s bill ‘mixed bag’ for Ukraine

As the Russia–Iran sanctions bill, sponsored by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, is making its way through the U.S. Senate, its future in the House of Representatives remains uncertain, Ukrainian political scientist Oleksandr Kraiev told NV Radio on July 30.
31 July, 03:13 AM 120
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Civil defense /
New PM orders inspection of all bomb shelters in Ukraine

Recently appointed Ukrainian PM Sergii Koretskyi ordered that all civil defense shelters in the country be inspected without exception, he announced on July 30.
31 July, 02:14 AM 60
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Expected restrictions /
EU tightens rules for draft-eligible Ukrainians

The EU Council extended temporary legal protection for Ukrainians in EU countries through March 4, 2028, withholding those rights from draft-eligible men who broke military registration rules, Ukrainska Pravda reported on July 30.
31 July, 01:35 AM 153
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Complex supply chain /
Pentagon: Work underway on Ukraine’s Patriot license

The U.S. Department of Defense said work is ongoing to transfer a license that would allow Ukraine to produce Patriot interceptor missiles, but officials cautioned it is too early to talk about when production would begin, Breaking Defense reported on July 29.
31 July, 12:38 AM 115
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The long wait /
Witkoff, Kushner visit penciled in for Aug. 24

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner are likely to visit Kyiv in the second half of August to take part in events marking the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence, RFE/RL reported on July 30, citing two people familiar with the travel plans.
30 July, 11:47 PM 160
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Widening war /
Drone hits U.S.-owned LNG vessel near Suez

An unidentified drone caused fires aboard two vessels at the key gas port of Damietta, the Egyptian government said on July 30.
30 July, 10:51 PM 122
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Air defense /
Poland could send Ukraine additional Patriot missiles

Warsaw could soon consider sending Ukraine additional interceptors for Patriot air defense systems, Polish PM Donald Tusk said on July 30.
30 July, 09:38 PM 148
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With IMF's blessing /
Ukraine's central bank to ease wartime FX restrictions

The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) will soon announce a major package of foreign-exchange (FX) liberalization measures affecting both individuals and businesses, NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyy said at a July 30 news briefing.
30 July, 08:44 PM 72
Business

Authoritarian axis /
Russia may have new batch of North Korean missiles

Russia likely used a North Korean ballistic missile in its deadly July 30 strike on Kryvyi Rih, Reuters reported, citing sources. 
30 July, 07:56 PM 159
Russian war

Middle East /
Iran rejects Oman’s proposal for joint Hormuz control

Iran rejected an Omani proposal for joint regional management of the Strait of Hormuz, dashing hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough, Reuters reported on July 29.
30 July, 03:45 AM 93
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