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. 


Civilian shipping /
Bulgaria asks NATO to deploy assets after Black Sea attacks

Bulgaria has formally asked NATO to deploy aircraft and anti-drone systems to strengthen the country’s defenses after a series of drone attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea, Bulgarian Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said on Oct. 16, as reported by Reuters.
16 October, 09:28 PM 282
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Sumy and Kharkiv /
Putin says Russia will not return seized Ukrainian border areas

Russia does not intend to discuss returning to Ukraine territories seized on the border with Kursk Oblast at any potential peace talks, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin said on Oct. 16.
16 October, 08:37 PM 321
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‘Wasn’t me’ /
Trump: ‘wasn’t me’ who limited Starlink

U.S. President Donald Trump said he did not make the decision to restrict Starlink service in Ukraine. He made the comments to reporters on Oct. 16.
16 October, 07:56 PM 287
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Modern air force /
Ukraine expects Belgium to provide more F-16 jets

Kyiv expects Belgium to provide additional F-16 aircraft and ammunition for them, as they are crucial in defense against Russian jet-powered drones, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Oct. 15.
16 October, 03:23 AM 108
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Left out to dry /
Ukraine completely out of Patriot interceptors — report

Ukraine has exhausted its stockpile of interceptors for U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems, leaving the country more vulnerable to Russian ballistic missile attacks, CNN reported on Oct. 15, citing an informed source.
16 October, 02:47 AM 435
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Air defense /
Zelensky says Poland provided undisclosed aid to help protect Kyiv

Poland recently provided Ukraine with an aid package to help defend against Russian drone attacks, including undisclosed items, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Oct. 15.
16 October, 02:10 AM 144
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Corrupt unity /
Serbia’s Vucic personally lobbied for Trump Tower in Belgrade

Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic personally demanded that officials strip the General Staff building in Belgrade of its protected status so Jared Kushner’s company could build a Trump Tower on the site, The Guardian reported on Oct. 15.
16 October, 01:26 AM 161
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To tame a hegemon /
UK hopes to ‘bridge divide’ between Kyiv and Washington

London will attempt to help mend the rift between the United States and Ukraine during a “critical moment,” UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said on Oct. 15, during a visit to Washington.
16 October, 12:34 AM 72
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Contested waters /
Romania: Russia responsible for attacks on Black Sea civilian shipping

Russia is responsible for turning the Black Sea “into a dangerous area for civilian ships,” Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu said on Oct. 15.
15 October, 11:28 PM 214
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Paranoid fabrication /
Japan PM rejects Russian espionage charges

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi has denied Russia’s espionage allegations against Yuki Imai, a journalist for the Japanese newspaper Hokkaido Shimbun. Imai was arrested in Russia on Oct. 13.
15 October, 10:48 PM 82
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Intelligence sharing /
Most of foreign intel Ukraine receives comes from Europe

Two-thirds of the intelligence Ukraine currently receives comes from European countries, including France, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Oct. 15.
15 October, 09:39 PM 186
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Domino effect /
Denmark urges rearmament, continued support for Ukraine

A Ukrainian defeat would allow Russia to advance into other parts of Europe, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Oct. 15.
15 October, 08:39 PM 137
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Cruise missiles /
UK to give Ukraine more Storm Shadow missiles — report

The United Kingdom will provide Ukraine with additional long-range Storm Shadow cruise missiles to help disrupt Russian winter air strike campaign, Bloomberg reported the news on Oct. 15.
15 October, 07:53 PM 177
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Missile strike /
Russian Voronezh Oblast airfield on fire

Explosions were reported Oct. 14 evening in Russia’s Voronezh Oblast, with the Borisoglebsk military airfield seemingly being hit by Ukrainian missiles.
15 October, 03:17 AM 234
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Russian claims /
Ukraine denies attacking Russian refineries

Despite claims made by Russian officials, Ukraine did not attack Russian oil refineries since at least Oct. 11, Ukrainian presidential adviser Dmytro Lytvyn told reporters on Oct. 14.
15 October, 02:53 AM 182
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‘TACO’ /
Trump may soon pivot away from pressuring Kyiv, former minister says

U.S. President Donald Trump will soon “lose interest” in his latest attempts to pressure Ukraine into a capitulation, former Ukrainian foreign minister (2019–2020) Vadym Prystaiko told NV Radio on Oct. 14.
15 October, 02:17 AM 335
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Sudden throttling /
Musk: U.S. government decides Ukraine’s Starlink use limits

Service limits for Starshield, the military subsection of Starlink used by Ukrainian defense forces, are determined by the U.S. government, SpaceX owner Elon Musk said on Oct. 14.
15 October, 01:23 AM 373
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Capital scrap /
Klitschko-Zelenskyy feud exacerbates Kyiv’s problems

The flaring-up conflict between Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is hindering efforts to address the city’s urgent problems as Russia continues to pound its critical infrastructure, political analyst Volodymyr Fesenko told NV Radio on Oct. 14.
15 October, 12:33 AM 328
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Disrupted defenses /
Massive Russian drone attack exploits Starlink issues

Russia launched one of its largest drone attacks against Ukraine right after SpaceX started throttling Starlink devices used by the Ukrainian military, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Oct. 14.
14 October, 11:40 PM 317
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Exclave logistics /
Estonia seeks to block Russian gas route to Kaliningrad

Estonia plans to take out of service a backup gas pipeline that Russia could use to supply gas to its Kaliningrad exclave, Eesti Ekspress reported on Oct. 14.
14 October, 10:49 PM 336
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