Marina Maksenko

Editor

Graduated from the Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts. Has about ten years of professional experience. Worked at news agencies and national TV channels.

Two Survival Strategies: How the War Has Changed Ukrainians’ Consumption Habits

In the fifth year of full-scale war, Ukrainian consumer behavior has become noticeably polarized: some people are adopting a more rational and cautious approach…

28 April 21:23
Plans for a massive counterfeit operation uncovered: underground “mint” busted in Poland

In Poland, law enforcement officials announced the dismantling of an organized group that was preparing to mass-produce counterfeit euros. According to the inve…

28 April 20:54
Zhevago’s case will be investigated without him: the court’s decision

The Pechersky District Court of Kyiv has authorized a special pre-trial investigation into Konstantin Zhevago. The court granted permission for a so-called in a…

28 April 19:31
A record number of applicants have registered for the 2026 National University Entrance Exam

More than 355,000 students have registered for this year’s main session of the national multi-subject test in Ukraine. That is 43,000 more than last year. This…

28 April 18:16
Over 14,000 drones for the front lines: Ukraine has signed billion-dollar contracts for UAVs

On April 20–24, the Defense Ministry’s state-owned enterprise “Defense Procurement Agency” signed contracts worth billions of hryvnias for the purchase of drone…

28 April 17:45
The Director of Okhmatdyt on the War, Reconstruction Following the Russian Attack, and Restoring Trust in the Hospital

Alexander Urin, Director General of the Okhmatdyt National Children’s Specialized Hospital, stated that he views his role not as a matter of status or personal…

28 April 17:10
The Donbas has always been a drain on the budget: Novak explained who was actually “propping up” Ukraine’s economy

The claim that Donbas supposedly “fed” Ukraine does not correspond to reality. For years, the region remained a recipient of subsidies and dependent on the cent…

28 April 16:13
A blow to the “shadow fleet”: Ukraine and the EU to block illegal grain exports

Ukraine is preparing a new package of sanctions against anyone involved in the export and sale of grain from the occupied territories. This applies not only to…

28 April 15:17
Housing prices are at an all-time low: Novak explains whether it’s worth buying real estate during the war

Buying homes and land today is a good investment. While the war continues, real estate prices in Ukraine are at their lowest. Economist Andriy Novak made this s…

28 April 14:13
Iran is looking for a way to profit from the Strait of Hormuz

Iran could change the rules of the game in one of the world’s most vital shipping lanes—the Strait of Hormuz. The country’s parliament is considering a bill tha…

27 April 21:58