Ivan Borysenko

NV English editor

 Ivan is currently an editor at NV – previously, he worked as a guest editor for the Ukraine 30 forum.


Missile strikes /
Ukraine restores power to over a million consumers after Russian attack

Engineers have restored electricity supply to over a million Ukrainian consumers after a major Russian missile strike on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, Ukrainian Energy Ministry reported on March 22.
22 March 2024, 11:15 PM 194
Nation

Drones and AA /
UK announces $75 million military aid package for Ukraine

London will allocate a $75 million security assistance package for Ukraine, focused on recon UAVs and air defense systems, the UK Defense Ministry announced on March 22.
22 March 2024, 10:45 PM 465
Nation

From invasion shock to resilient recovery: Ukraine’s M&A market

While Russia’s full-scale invasion caused a major decline in M&A [mergers & acquisitions] activity in 2022, Ukraine’s economy has proven remarkably tenacious.
22 March 2024, 10:15 PM 171
Opinion

Diplomacy as obfuscation /
Negotiating with Moscow a ‘waste of time’ — seasoned Ukrainian diplomat

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is intent on annexing Ukraine rather than seeking peace negotiations, former Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Lana Zerkal said during the Kyiv Security Forum on March 22. 
22 March 2024, 09:45 PM 282
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Machine gun fire /
60 dead, over 100 injured in mass shooting near Moscow — updated

Several unknown gunmen have opened fire on a crowd of civilians at the Crocus City Hall concert venue in Krasnogorsk, just outside of Moscow, killing at least 40 people on the spot, Russian media reported on March 22.
22 March 2024, 09:15 PM 1156
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Missile terror /
Oil products leak into Dnipro River after Russian attack on HPP dam

Due to the March 22 Russian missile strike on the Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Plant in Zaporizhzhia, oil products are leaking into the Dnipro River, according to Ukraine’s Environmental Service.
22 March 2024, 08:45 PM 459
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War crimes /
Russian officer accused of Bucha killings to be tried posthumously

Ukraine’s SBU security service has completed the pre-trial investigation into the murder of four civilians in Bucha by Russian troops, SBU’s press service told public broadcaster Suspilne on March 22. 
22 March 2024, 08:15 PM 383
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Educated turncoat /
Zaporizhzhya teacher sentenced for espionage on Russia’s behalf — SBU

A teacher at a vocational school in Zaporizhzhya was convicted of spying on Ukrainian troops for Russian intelligence services, Ukraine’s SBU security service reported on March 21.
22 March 2024, 01:41 AM 143
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Priority need /
Zelenskyy appeals to NATO Military Committee Chair for more air defense

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with NATO Military Committee Chairman Lieutenant-Admiral Rob Bauer in Kyiv, according to a message on the president’s website on March 21.
21 March 2024, 11:40 PM 119
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Medical examinations /
Parliament abolishes ‘limited fitness’ classification for conscripts

Men who have been deemed as having limited fitness for military service will be required to undergo a repeat medical examination within nine months, according to a bill passed by the Ukrainian parliament on March 21.
21 March 2024, 11:10 PM 122
Nation

Shoddy navy /
Russia accidentally strikes own trawler in Baltic Sea — video

A Russian warship mistakenly fired a missile at Russian trawler Kapitan Lobanov in the Baltic Sea, killing three crew members, independent Russian outlet TV Rain reported on March 21.
21 March 2024, 10:40 PM 1412
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Missile terror /
Russia counted on Ukraine’s lack of air defense in latest strike on Kyiv –analyst

In an interview with NV Radio, military analyst Denys Popovych talked about Russia’s salvo of missiles aimed at Kyiv on March 21, which ended a 44-day lull in attacks on the Ukrainian capital.
21 March 2024, 10:10 PM 342
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Policy by other means /
Kyiv’s defeat would lead pro-Russian forces to power in the West — Ukrainian journalist

A Russian victory in Ukraine would propel pro-Moscow political forces into power across Western liberal democracies, Ukrainian journalist Vitaliy Portnikov said at the Kyiv Security Forum on March 21.
21 March 2024, 09:40 PM 183
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Strategic asset /
Russia’s new Crimea railway a ‘significant target’ for Ukraine — HUR

Russia constructing a new railway in occupied Crimea is a “major challenge” and a “significant target” for Kyiv’s military, Ukrainian Defense Intelligence (HUR) spokesman Andriy Yusov told Ukrainian TV broadcasters on March 21.
21 March 2024, 09:10 PM 965
Nation

UNESCO heritage /
Italy allocates $540,000 to rebuild Odesa cathedral struck by Russia in 2023

Italy has granted EUR 500,000 ($543,000) for the restoration of the Transfiguration Cathedral in Odesa, which was damaged by a Russian missile strike in July 2023, Odesa City Council announced on March 21.
21 March 2024, 08:40 PM 65
Life

Frozen assets /
US proposes novel $50 billion Ukraine aid plan — report

The United States has proposed to its allies to issue at least $50 billion in bonds secured by frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on March 21, citing sources familiar with the plan.
21 March 2024, 08:10 PM 482
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Heavy armor /
Spain to send 19 more Leopard-2 tanks to Ukraine — report

The Spanish government is preparing to send a new package of military aid to Ukraine, which will include 19 Leopard-2A4 main battle tanks, Spanish outlet La Vanguardia reported on March 20, citing sources in the country’s defense ministry.
21 March 2024, 01:50 AM 283
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Modern air force /
Ukraine to receive Danish F-16 jets this summer — Dutch defense minister

Ukraine would receive first F-16 fighter jets this summer, with the first batch of aircraft coming from Denmark, Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren told Reuters during her visit to Kyiv on March 20.
20 March 2024, 11:00 PM 286
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Food supply /
Five member states urge EU to ban grain imports from Russia and Belarus

Agriculture ministers of Poland, Czechia, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have called on the European Commission to ban grain imports from Russia and Belarus to the EU, Lithuanian broadcaster LRT reported on March 20.
20 March 2024, 10:30 PM 355
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‘No plan B’ /
Sullivan insists Congress will pass $60 billion Ukraine aid bill

The Biden administration is counting on the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the aid package that includes over $60 billion for Ukraine and has already been supported by the Senate, U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said during an unannounced visit to Kyiv on March 20.
20 March 2024, 10:00 PM 330
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