Tamara Vasylchuk

Tamara Vasylchuk

Journalist

Author’s articles

DPRK unveils finished hull of nuclear submarine and escalates rhetoric against the US and South Korea
International Relations
DPRK unveils finished hull of nuclear submarine and escalates rhetoric against the US and South Korea

North Korea demonstrated the welded hull of a nuclear submarine, claiming progress in building a strategic fleet. Pyongyang also criticised the visit of a US nuclear submarine to South Korea and reported testing a new air defence missile.

US strikes ISIS positions in Nigeria at Abuja's request
Politics
US strikes ISIS positions in Nigeria at Abuja's request

The United States carried out targeted air strikes against ISIS militants in northwestern Nigeria at the request of local authorities. Washington announced the destruction of terrorists and stressed the protection of civilians, including Christians

Russia attacks Ukraine with nearly 500 drones and about 40 missiles, with Kyiv as the main target
War
  • Important
Russia attacks Ukraine with nearly 500 drones and about 40 missiles, with Kyiv as the main target

On the night of 27 December, Russia carried out one of its largest attacks yet, using nearly 500 drones and about 40 missiles. There were hits in Kyiv, 28 injured, power outages and problems with water and heat supply.

Oil slick in the Black Sea after Russian attack stretches for 55 kilometres
Society
Oil slick in the Black Sea after Russian attack stretches for 55 kilometres

After the Russian attack, the oil slick in the Black Sea reached 55 km along the coast of Odesa region and covered almost 130 square kilometres. Scientists warn of long-term environmental consequences

Transcarpathian police block international methamphetamine smuggling channel worth over UAH 9 million
Crime
Transcarpathian police block international methamphetamine smuggling channel worth over UAH 9 million

A stable channel for wholesale supply of methamphetamine from the EU was dismantled in Zakarpattia region. Two people were detained and 3.77 kg of psychotropic drugs worth over UAH 9 million were seized.

Poland will not use force to evict Russians from closed consulate in Gdansk
Politics
Poland will not use force to evict Russians from closed consulate in Gdansk

Poland has decided not to forcefully expel Russian diplomats from the Russian consulate in Gdansk after it was closed. Control over the facility is to be regained through the courts, a process that could take years.

Russia will demand changes to the US peace plan for Ukraine
War
  • Important
Russia will demand changes to the US peace plan for Ukraine

Moscow considers the 20 points of the US-Ukraine peace plan to be just the start of negotiations and will insist on restrictions for the Armed Forces, sanctions and territorial issues

Zelensky reveals details of 20 points of draft basic peace agreement
Politics
  • Important
Zelensky reveals details of 20 points of draft basic peace agreement

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented a draft 20-point framework document on ending the war with the participation of Ukraine, the United States, Europe and Russia and stressed that the parties had come much closer to agreeing on most positions

Russia's economy supports the war, but may collapse in 2026
Politics
  • Important
Russia's economy supports the war, but may collapse in 2026

Sanctions against the oil sector, falling budget revenues and the risk of a banking crisis are weakening the Russian economy. Experts warn that the system may not be able to withstand the burden of war as early as next year

Zelensky: Ukrainian long-range strikes yield results almost every day, pressure on Russian oil revenues increases
Politics
  • Important
Zelensky: Ukrainian long-range strikes yield results almost every day, pressure on Russian oil revenues increases

The President said that strikes on Russian energy infrastructure and international sanctions were reducing the Kremlin's financial capabilities. He also initiated a revision of the state calendar to reflect military realities

MIA launches 112 app to call all emergency services online
Society
  • Important
MIA launches 112 app to call all emergency services online

New state app 112 allows you to call the police, rescuers and doctors via the Internet even without a mobile connection

Russia massively attacked Odesa region with drones: power supply damaged
War
Russia massively attacked Odesa region with drones: power supply damaged

On the night of 22 December, Russian drones attacked Odesa and parts of the region. Fires broke out at critical infrastructure facilities, part of the city was left without electricity, and one person was injured

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. ...
  4. 24
  5. 25
  6. 26
  7. ...
  8. 36
  9. 37