Yaroslav Ostafiichuk

Editor

Journalist and editor. Covering current events in Ukraine, politics, social processes, and high-profile topics. Working with news, analysis, and fact-checking, with a focus on accuracy and clear presentation of information.

Minus 40% in Kharkiv, plus 56% in Odesa: a map of housing boom and bust

In January-June 2025, 51,557 new apartments were built in Ukraine, which is 6.7% less than in the same period last year. This is evidenced by the State Statisti…

10 September 10:50
The Cabinet of Ministers has removed barriers for business in the “significant investment” program

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted amendments to the Procedure for the Importation into the Customs Territory of Ukraine and the Targeted Use of Ne…

10 September 10:31
First the limit, then the game: new rules that will change Ukrainian casinos

The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine has approved the updated Principles of Responsible Gaming, which aim to make gambling safer for Ukrainians. Th…

10 September 10:13
Drone attack by Russia: Tusk calls for emergency government meeting and appeals to NATO

On the night of September 10, for the first time since the full-scale war in Ukraine, Poland was forced to use weapons against enemy drones that massively viola…

10 September 09:44
Oil prices continue to rise due to Israeli attack and Trump’s sanctions announcement

World oil prices rose on Wednesday following Israel's attack on the Hamas leadership in Qatar and US President Donald Trump's calls for Europe to impose duties…

10 September 09:24
Starting today, drivers will cross the border in a new way: what is a “single window”?

On September 10, Ukraine changed the rules for drivers and carriers to travel abroad. The innovations concern international transportation of passengers and car…

10 September 08:57
Poland, not Ukraine, will receive €43 billion from the EU to protect it from Russia

The European Union is allocating 43.7 billion euros to Poland under the new Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defense program. This is the largest amount among…

10 September 08:35
Massive Russian attack: explosions in Lviv, Zhytomyr, Vinnytsia region

On the night of Wednesday, September 10, Russia launched one of the most massive attacks on Ukraine in recent months. An air alert went out across the country a…

10 September 07:57
Will the power system withstand Russia’s increased attacks: Ukrainians are being prepared for new blackouts

On the night of September 7-8, Russia carried out one of the largest air attacks since the beginning of the full-scale war, firing 142 attack drones at Ukrainia…

9 September 15:00
The Tax Service has created Google Chat Bank: what does it mean for banks

The State Tax Service of Ukraine (STS) has launched a new communication platform Google Chat Bank for convenient interaction with banks on the formation and sub…

9 September 14:36