Veronika Melkozerova

Editor, NV English

Veronika is a journalist based in Kyiv. She contributed to multiple international publications, including NBC News, Politico, Vice, OCCRP, US News & World Report. She worked at Kyiv Post from June 2015-December 2018. In 2021, Veronika won the top Ukrainian journalism contest Chest profesii, getting a crystal stela in the nomination for best breaking news reporting. Member of NV.UA team till December 2022.


Ukraine - is the tide turning against Putin, again?

I thought it worth updating my thoughts on Ukraine, and particularly where this war is going as the duration and ultimate damage done by the conflict will be key to understanding the longer-term economic story in Ukraine - the rebuilding demands. 
6 August 2022, 10:49 PM 1461
Opinion

Ukrainian soldiers have to stop the enemy with their own bodies in Pisky, Donetsk Oblast

The following is an Aug. 2 Facebook post of a Ukrainian soldier. He claimed there was no artillery support and that Ukraine was losing Pisky village of Donetsk Oblast because of the lack of artillery support. The day after his post artillery units arrived for help. Now situation is under control.
6 August 2022, 04:08 PM 3037
Opinion

Russian army faces morale problems as Putin’s Ukraine invasion drags on

New polling data from Moscow indicates that Russian public support for the country’s invasion of Ukraine is growing.
6 August 2022, 10:19 AM 1346
Opinion

Still in the slammer /
Court extends treason suspect Medvedchuk’s detention period

The term of detention of a deputy from the banned Opposition Platform For Life party, Viktor Medvedchuk, has been extended, the press service of Lychakovsky District Court of Lviv reported on Aug 3.
4 August 2022, 08:23 PM 1200
Nation

What do I think of the latest Amnesty International report?

I, like you, have seen the latest Amnesty International statement. Just like you, I am outraged by it. I consider it unfair.
4 August 2022, 06:34 PM 1566
Opinion

Demoralized /
Ukraine’s military intel leaks Russian soldiers discussing absurdity of orders on frontline

The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine published on YouTube on Aug. 4 an intercepted telephone conversation in which two Russian soldiers discuss the situation at the front, with one of them complaining about the senselessness of their orders.
4 August 2022, 06:16 PM 83679
Nation

Unrealistic hope /
No sense in thinking Putin will soon die, says former Ukrainian president Kuchma

Hoping that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will soon die or the full-scale Russian war against Ukraine will soon end is senseless, Ukraine’s second president, Leonid Kuchma, said in an interview with BBC Ukraine on Aug. 4.
4 August 2022, 05:26 PM 11580
Nation

Closer to war /
NATO’s Secretary General warns of rising risk of direct conflict with Russia over Ukraine

Russian aggression against Ukraine may bring NATO into direct conflict with Russia, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg warned in a NATO statement published on Aug. 4.
4 August 2022, 04:43 PM 7778
Nation

Precision strike /
Ukraine’s Armed Forces hit Antonivsky railway bridge in Kherson

Explosions were heard in the area of the Antonivsky railway bridge in Kherson overnight on Aug. 4, the Ukrainian military’s Strategic Command said in a Telegram post, and shared a video of the event.
4 August 2022, 04:32 PM 6559
Nation

Russia is the real threat /
President’s Office slams Amnesty International for accusing Ukraine’s Army of endangering civilians

Presidential Office advisor Mykhailo Podolyak has said he believes Amnesty International is spreading Russian disinformation by accusing Ukrainian Armed Forces of endangering civilians.
4 August 2022, 04:08 PM 2868
Nation

Ukraine Today /
Main news of the day – The New Voice of Ukraine newsletter

This newsletter was compiled by Romeo Kokriatski, Managing Editor of the  New Voice of Ukraine Tuesday, August 4th, 2022.
4 August 2022, 02:12 PM 1400
Nation

With Lithuania, against Moscow

Among the allies that have supported Ukraine since the beginning of the war with Russia, Lithuania is one of the most consistent and active.
4 August 2022, 02:54 AM 1066
Opinion

Justifying atrocities /
Branding Azov fighters as terrorists, Russia seeks to justify its own war crimes – Ukrainian intelligence

In declaring Azov Regiment a terrorist organization, Russia is attempting to justify its own war crimes against Ukrainian POWs – the Olenivka atrocity in particular – Ukraine’s GUR military intelligence department said in a Telegram post on Aug. 3.
4 August 2022, 12:38 AM 2255
Nation

Good riddance /
Donetsk terrorist Korsa, who 'enjoyed killing Ukrainians,' eliminated in Donbas

A well-known Russian-backed terrorist Olga Kachur from Donetsk, also known as “Korsa,” has been killed in action in Ukraine, Russian forces reported on Aug. 3.
3 August 2022, 11:04 PM 95589
Nation

Invasion stalled? /
Russia lacks reserves for major offensive in Ukraine, Israeli officer says

Russia’s military capabilities have been degraded enough to a point where it can no longer launch another major offensive in Ukraine, IDF officer Yigal Levin said in an interview with NV Radio.
3 August 2022, 10:46 PM 12597
Nation

Words, words /
Foreign Minister Kuleba criticizes Hungary’s stance on Ukraine

Despite the fact that Budapest's statements "are unpleasant and emotional," Hungary joins in EU sanctions, Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dmytro Kuleba told Ukrinform on Aug 3.
3 August 2022, 09:41 PM 4236
Nation

Best of friends /
White House dismisses rumors of rift between Zelenskyy and Biden

There is no lack of trust between U.S. President Joe Biden and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy, U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said during a press briefing on Aug. 2.
3 August 2022, 08:24 PM 2802
Nation

Air raid alert /
Russia preparing to increase missile attacks on Kharkiv and Oblast, governor warns

Russian invading forces are preparing to intensify missile attacks on Kharkiv and Oblast in the coming days and residents are asked not to ignore air raid alerts, the head of Kharkiv regional military administration, Oleh Synyehubov, said in a video message published on Facebook on Aug 3.
3 August 2022, 07:22 PM 1865
Nation

Getting nervous /
Russian troops in Kherson look for bomb shelters and scour for boats, Ukrainian intelligence says

Russian forces in occupied areas of Kherson Oblast are scouting for bomb shelters, as they are getting ready for a potential Ukrainian counteroffensive in the region, Ukrainian Military Intelligence said in a message on its website on Aug. 3.
3 August 2022, 06:14 PM 5585
Nation

Defenses crumbling /
Russia having trouble containing Ukrainian advances in some areas, military expert says

Russian forces are no longer capable of holding off a Ukrainian counter-offensive near Izyum, Kharkiv Oblast, Conflict Intelligence Team (CIT) researcher Kyrylo Mykhailov said in an interview with NV Radio on Aug. 2.
3 August 2022, 05:28 PM 5479
Nation