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In downtown Kyiv, the National Dignity March was underway on February 22, 2017, drawing attention from those interested in Ukrainian politics and society. Coverage from correspondents highlighted the participation of key figures such as Olha Moskaliuk, who has been instrumental in championing issues of national importance. This event signifies a broader movement within Ukraine aimed at reinforcing national unity and demonstrating the strength of civic engagement. The march not only reflects societal sentiments but also influences the political landscape, especially in the context of Ukrainian dignity and sovereignty.
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Klever Call sign Klever: "FSB officer held pistol to my knee and asked if he should shoot. I started laughing out loud" The full-scale invasion caught him as a teenager—at a moment when everything was just beginning and the future seemed open and full of possibilities. Instead, he faced occupation, checkpoints, interrogations, his first acute firsthand experience of real war, leaving home, and signing a military contract at 18. 6 831 3 Previously in trend: robotic ground complex

Sofia Osoba Iryna Farion’s daughter: Killer shows no remorse. Life sentence would be fair The murder of Iryna Farion, a monolingualist and social activist, which took place on July 19, 2024, in Lviv, sparked widespread public outrage. According to eyewitnesses, the killer was a young man who was waiting for her in the courtyard. He was wearing gloves and had a pistol without a silencer. He shot her in the head and fled. 6 545 172 Previously in trend: Farion’s murder

Shyk Azov soldier with call sign Shyk: "War is not just about drones. This story is impossible without infantryman" Dmytro, call sign Shyk, is currently the deputy commander of the 12th Special Purpose Brigade "Azov" of the National Guard of Ukraine. He had eight years of service behind him even before the full-scale invasion, including the battles of 2014, Mariupol and Azovstal, captivity, and a return to the front after a prisoner exchange. 4 252 18

Yukov Oleksii Yukov: "When we go out to recover bodies, we understand that this mission could be our last" He operates in conditions where most would not last an hour—among bodies, human remains, and constant explosions, during very brief intervals of silence. His work is to bring home those whom the war seeks to erase, not only physically, but also from memory. 6 470 5 Previously in trend: Returning bodies of fallen defenders

Krotevych Bohdan Krotevych: "Things won’t get better until Commander-in-Chief and system he built are replaced" Bohdan Krotevych, former Chief of Staff of the 12th Special Purpose Brigade "Azov" of the National Guard of Ukraine, is a seasoned serviceman who returned to civilian life a year ago. At the same time, he continues to speak about the military in a way few others do. His words are sharp, direct, and sometimes shocking: regarding the casualties of assault units, chaotic command, systemic errors, corruption, and risks to human lives. 24 123 86

Avdieienko Evhen Avdieienko: "I hold in contempt those who consider themselves not born for war" Evhen Avdieienko, call sign "Avdiei," is an actor and serviceman whose life today is divided between the stage and the front lines. A volunteer, he understood long before the full-scale invasion that a major war was inevitable, as Russia would not stop. To be prepared, he underwent training with the Azov Regiment and became a reservist. 11 774 182 Previously in trend: Interview with Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers

kharchenko Oleksandr Kharchenko: "By next winter, both Kyiv and other cities in Ukraine will be much better prepared than they were for this one" Last winter was a severe ordeal for Ukrainians, not only at the front but also in the rear. Massive rocket and drone attacks on critical infrastructure led to prolonged power outages, as well as disruptions in water and heat supply in cities across the country. The Russians struck the capital particularly hard, seeking to cause a total blackout there: during the most difficult periods, entire neighborhoods were left without power and unable to heat their homes steadily. 6 534 54 Previously in trend: Power outages Attacks on the energy sector Support of Ukrainian energy

Firsov Yehor Firsov: "We are in new era of warfare. In historical context, this is comparable to invention of atomic bomb" Not long ago, Donald Trump publicly reproached Volodymyr Zelenskyy, claiming that Ukraine "has no cards" in a serious geopolitical game. As if we are merely observers at the table where great powers decide the fate of the world. However, events surrounding Iran have shown otherwise: Ukraine does not just have cards, we have trump cards. 8 909 24

Busification "Busification", sanctions for draft evaders, and TCR reform: what MPs and military are proposing While the Verkhovna Rada debates potential restrictions on the rights of draft evaders and seeks ways to curb the scandalous "busification" (A colloquial Ukrainian term describing individuals transported to recruitment facilities by van - ed.) and the Ministry of Defence develops a comprehensive mobilization reform, the information space is rocked almost daily by new videos from the streets. These depict confrontations between staff of the Territorial Recruitment Centres and the police with men of conscription age, scuffles, bystander interference, and the escape of individuals on the wanted list. 26 713 255 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR

beretta "Azov" soldier with call sign Beretta: "They beat everyone in captivity. During interrogations, they are especially cruel" Eighteen Russian prisoners of war—that was the "haul" gathered by fighters from the International Battalion of the 12th Brigade "Azov" in less than a day. This happened in December last year on the penultimate day of the operation to clear the village of Zolotyi Kolodiaz in Donetsk Oblast. 11 912 14 Previously in trend: Azov Brigade

starostenko Stanislav Starostenko: "B#stards go into assaults with cash and bank cards because they don’t trust their own" At the beginning of the full-scale invasion, his emotional intervention during a live broadcast on Israeli television quickly went viral and garnered widespread attention. "Stop arguing, guys, we need to help Ukraine! And all you do is flap your f#cking gums! Enough talk!" Stanislav Starostenko said on camera at the time. 27 128 13

moskaliuk Ivan Tsovta: There is virtually no demarcation. There is "kill zone" Before the full-scale invasion, Ivan Tsovta worked in the furniture textile industry: he started as a warehouse worker and later became the executive director of "Silk". Now he is a platoon commander and FPV pilot in the unmanned systems battalion of the 63rd SMB, which has been resisting the enemy in the Lyman direction for a long time. 10 028 14 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector Drone operators

Kushnir War correspondent Marian Kushnir: "POW broke down in tears when our soldier gave him his Red Bull and started asking about his family" Today, February 10, Kyiv’s Zhovten Cinema will host the presentation of "Give Me Back My Name," a documentary by Radio Liberty war correspondent Marian Kushnir. The film focuses on missing persons — the repatriation of the bodies of the fallen, their identification, and the restoration of names. It also tells the story of families who spend years waiting for answers, caught between hope and the unknown. 16 564 12

Kaleniuk Daria Kaleniuk: "Yermak should face criminal liability" Ukrainians in rear-area cities, especially Kyiv residents, are now struggling to get by in extreme conditions: power outages, disruptions to water supply, and biting cold in their apartments. All of this is the result of Russia’s systematic strikes on the country’s critical infrastructure. At the same time, these hardships are bringing long-standing problems inside the state to the surface: pervasive corruption, weak governance, and a lack of planning and transparency. 16 293 48

Rohoziuk Brigade commander Dmytro Rohoziuk: "AWOL cases on our end have dropped severalfold. People keep coming back" Today, Dmytro Rohoziuk commands the 60th Separate Mechanized Brigade, which is part of the 3rd Army Corps. As a child, he dreamed of becoming a firefighter. To him, the profession embodied real public benefit, everyday courage, and responsibility. 12 012 62 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Poliarus "Why did state deny me chance to live?" — story of military doctor with cancer Recently, Censor.NET has begun documenting and reporting on violations of the rights of service members and veterans. The newsroom has been receiving letters with personal stories behind which lie broken lives and systemic problems. Among those who wrote to us is Oleksandr Poliarus, a reserve captain who was discharged from the Armed Forces of Ukraine on health grounds because he has cancer. For nearly three years now, he has been forced to undergo treatment for melanoma in Norway because no free treatment could be found for him in Ukraine. 17 482 51 Previously in trend: Medical care for military personnel

Zelenskyy, op, photo Personnel "kaleidoscope" in "turbo mode". What is Zelenskyy plotting? It appears the president has decided to carry out major personnel reshuffles in "turbo mode" in the new year, describing them as "internal changes in Ukraine." The first high-profile move was the appointment of Kyrylo Budanov as head of the Office of the President. Zelenskyy explained the decision as a need to strengthen Ukraine’s team for peace talks. For the same reason, he appointed diplomat Serhii Kyslytsia, who has already taken part in the negotiation process, as first deputy to the newly appointed head of the presidential office. 15 385 25 Previously in trend: Staff changes

Teacher Call sign Teacher: "I feel sorry for draft dodgers. They’re ones who will never understand they are men." Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, he has been through the hottest sections of the front line and knows what war looks like without any gloss. Yevhenii Yeremenko, call sign Teacher, now serves as Chief of Staff and Deputy Commander of the Kraken 1654 Unmanned Systems Regiment of the 3rd Army Corps. 135 968 215

Ukrainian Serhiy Kuznetsov extradited from Italy to Germany "Nord Stream" explosion: are Russians conducting court proceedings through "hands" of Germans? While corruption and political scandals are raging inside Ukraine and attempts to diplomatically bring the war to an end are ongoing on the international arena, a process related to the "Nord Stream" explosion is moving forward in Europe. 9 223 20

Tretiak FPV pilot with call sign IIID: "Russians’ UAVs are mostly identical: power up and fly. It makes their work easier" Stage, rehearsals, performances – Dmytro Tretiak, an actor and musician from Kharkiv, lived for his art and plans for the future. But when Russia launched its war in Donbas in 2014, he did not stay on the sidelines: he supported the front and performed for Ukrainian troops. After the full-scale invasion, he returned to volunteer work but later decided it was time to join the army himself. 13 771 5

Call sign: Tykhyi Call sign Tykhyi: "We are eliminating Russkies on industrial scale" Serhii does not like noise or fuss, so he chose a matching call sign – Tykhyi ("Quiet"). His work is always focused and precise, with no unnecessary words or movements. He is an external pilot with the Khortytsia Ghost unmanned systems battalion of the 15th Operational Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine. 9 794 1

At the talks in Turkey on 15 May, Ukraine will demand only one thing: a 30-day ceasefire. 28 points: peace that reeks of defeat "Ukraine may now face a very difficult choice: either a loss of dignity or the risk of losing a key partner; either a complex 28-point plan or an extremely hard winter," President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his address to the nation on 21 November. This is his response to a draft peace plan put forward by the United States. 5 922 17 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations Peace plan

Lutsenko Ihor Lutsenko: "No one is running this country! There is no one who controls the processes or has any kind of strategic vision" After NABU released the "tapes" of conversations involving figures in the Midas operation close to the president, the country’s political landscape shuddered. The story, already dubbed "Mindich-gate", is rapidly accumulating new, shocking details. Tensions in the political class are off the charts, and society is closely following developments. 19 231 99

Melnyk, Mykola Mykola Melnyk: "It is fact that we will lose Pokrovsk, as follows from balance of forces and assets" Today, Pokrovsk is not just a point on the battle map but a true "nerve" of the frontline. Recently, it has become one of the main flashpoints in the confrontation between the Ukrainian army and Russian occupiers. 18 501 77

Nord Stream sabotage Gas lobby’s influence: why did Italy approve extradition of suspect over Nord Stream blasts? The Nord Stream sabotage case is gaining momentum again. Today, two Ukrainian nationals are in the spotlight, with German investigators leading the probe suspecting them of involvement in the high-profile incident, which occurred in the early hours of September 26, 2022. 8 421 5 Previously in trend: Blasts on Nord Stream pipelines

Vitiaz Hero of Ukraine Dmytro Vitiaz: "Sometimes enemy dons civilian clothes and, in urban combat, tries to infiltrate our combat formations" Lieutenant Colonel Dmytro Vitiaz commands the 4th Separate Special-Purpose Detachment "Omega" of the National Guard of Ukraine. His work largely remains out of public view but is critical to countering the enemy. 7 439 3

Syrotiuk Yurii Syrotiuk: "We had to live in trenches filled with corpses of Muscovites" Yurii Syrotiuk, a former Member of Parliament and now a senior sergeant with the fire support company of the 5th Separate Assault Brigade, has been on the front line for years. In 2014, he volunteered to go to the front and fought for several months in the Donbas. After Russia’s full-scale invasion began, he once again joined the ranks of Ukraine’s defenders. Despite the exhaustion, he hasn’t lost his sense of humor. 9 999 27 Previously in trend: War

call sign Deputy Call sign Deputy: "Ka-52 flew past us and fired missile. Quite sight! After that, mortar was hardly noticeable" Volodymyr earned the call sign "Deputy" for a reason, in peacetime, he was directly involved in politics, working as an aide to a member of parliament. His focus was mainly on local community issues in the Kyiv region. But when Russia launched its full-scale invasion, his life, like that of all Ukrainians, changed completely. 7 673 5 Previously in trend: Drone operators

Mykolaienko Volodymyr Mykolaienko: Three weeks before Kherson was seized, President came and held press conference saying we were secure in this direction Former Kherson mayor Volodymyr Mykolayenko considers August 24 his second birthday. It was on Independence Day this year that he returned home from Russian captivity. He had spent more than three years there after being abducted by the Russians from his hometown, which was already under occupation at the start of the full-scale invasion. 18 128 20 Previously in trend: Ukrainians in Russian captivity

Riumshyn in court Colonel Riumshyn’s case. Interview from behind bars The trial of former commander of the 155th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine "Anne of Kyiv," Dmytro Riumshyn, has been ongoing for over eight months. He was detained on January 20. He is accused of deliberately failing to notify the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) about cases of AWOL among his unit’s soldiers, of including in the training lists for France individuals who had been subjected to administrative liability, and of failing to conduct legal education for the servicemen. 16 500 20 Previously in trend: Сase against Colonel Riumshyn

Yanis Yanis Tereshchenko: "There are no grounds to believe that this war could end in near future" You may have seen reconnaissance soldier of the Third Army Corps, Yanis Tereshchenko, in the news, where it was reported how he helped a young man in Venice who had suffered multiple stab wounds. The victim was lying on the street, bleeding heavily. Yanis was in the city with his family and happened to be passing by. He applied a tourniquet, saving the man’s life. Afterwards, the mayor of Venice met with our serviceman to thank him and present him with an award. 15 357 29

Vovk Call sign Vovk: "Sometimes enemy doesn’t react to drone. You fly, and he either just looks or keeps walking." Today, Pavlo serves as an FPV drone operator with the 25th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine. In the military, he is known by the call sign Vovk (Wolf). He came up with it easily, recalling how he used to wear T-shirts with this animal as a child. His comrades sometimes jokingly call him "wolf cub," given his young age, he is 25 years old. 9 520 3 Previously in trend: Drone operators Drone industry

Hera and Enotyk Together on front line and in life: story of military couple We met in the center of Kyiv that morning, when the right bank was still shrouded in smoke after one of the largest overnight bombardments. Fires were still being extinguished across the city, rescuers were clearing the rubble, and the air was polluted and heavy. And into this grim reality they appeared: beautiful, smiling, and calm. Yaroslav and Yuliia — a young military couple who had consciously put their normal life on hold to defend the country from the enemy. 12 418 4 Previously in trend: Drone operators

Shturman Call sign Shturman: "If you don’t hear UAV buzzing above you — dig. Because it’s about to appear." He makes difficult decisions and bears responsibility that is hard to put into words for civilians. Under his command is the reconnaissance battalion of the 13th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Khartiia." 9 165 2

Call sign Baz Call sign Baz: "There are currently many injuries from drones in Kharkiv region. Statistically, they are most numerous" Today, Andrii is temporarily acting as the deputy commander of the medical company for medical work of the NGU’s "Khartiia" brigade. His call sign is Baz or Bazik. This is how he was called back at Kharkiv Medical University, where he studied. 7 289 0 Previously in trend: Tactical medicine

Call sign Tyson Call sign Tyson: "We saw how Russian commit suicide on live feed" Artem is only 21 but already has experience under his belt that many much older people shouldn’t have to face. He now operates a Vampire hexacopter with the Unmanned Systems Battalion (UBS) "Pathfinder" of the 115th Separate Mechanized Brigade (SMB). Call sign Tyson. He got it because he boxed when he was younger. He could have kept training and tending bar, as he did before the army, but he signed a contract in early 2023. 7 530 13 Previously in trend: Drone operators

Zaval Call sign Zaval: Enemy is thinking and learning now too. This is no longer 2022, when not everyone even understood what was happening Vitalii, call sign Zaval, currently commands a combat group of the reconnaissance battalion of the 13th Operational Assignment Brigade "Khartiia" of the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU). However, before the full-scale invasion, his life was not connected to the military. By profession, he is a welder, studied at the Salvador Dalí Academy of Contemporary Art, and also worked in the beauty industry, doing piercings and artistic tattoos. He got interested in this because it was trendy at the time. 10 993 14

Shabunin Vitalii Shabunin: Had there been no war, conversation with this government would have been entirely different The case of Vitalii Shabunin has sparked wide public resonance and is actively discussed in the media, political, and military circles. The head of the Anti-Corruption Center and serviceman has been charged by the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). According to the investigation, he evaded service and unlawfully received payments. 15 634 75 Previously in trend: The case concerning Shabunin’s official trip Searches on Shabunin

Taxi Driver Call sign Taxi Driver: "Enemy drones hover over our infantry positions almost nonstop. There are so many of them." His military path began at 18 with compulsory service, which, due to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, shifted from training to resistance against the enemy. During the first few days of the major war, he maintained order at the capital’s train station. Then he guarded Kyiv’s checkpoints. After that came battles in Donbas, a concussion, treatment and rehabilitation, and a growing interest in UAVs. 9 438 4

Khmuryi Call sign Khmuryi: "Fiber-optic drones are best for targeting military hardware. Or when you need to fly precisely into basement. It’s "ace up your sleeve" Vadym, an FPV pilot of the Ghost of Khortytsia UAV battalion of the 15th Karadag Rapid Response Brigade, has the call sign Khmuryi (Grim). He "inherited" it from his cousin, who served in the same brigade and passed the call sign on after he was discharged. He entered the army in 2019, signed a contract at the age of 20 and went into service. One month before the full-scale invasion, he found himself in a combat zone during a rotation as part of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO). 16 871 2

Artem Panchyk Artem Panchyk: "Dozens of body bags lie there. You take each one, unzip it, and see whether it’s your soldier or not" Artem Panchyk holds two Orders For Courage. He is a veteran of the Russo-Ukrainian War. Since childhood, he had wanted to become a soldier. He studied at the Lyceum with Enhanced Military and Physical Training in the town of Tulchyn, Vinnytsia region, and later at the Hetman Petro Sahaidachnyi National Academy of Ground Forces, Faculty of Combat Employment of the Troops. He fought in the infantry. Then he commanded a reconnaissance company, and subsequently became a deputy battalion commander. 13 974 3

Ramses Commander of "Minions," call sign Ramses: "In week, air battle can change so much that you won’t even remember how it was two months ago" Serhii, call sign Ramses, commands the "Minions" UAV-interceptor unit. He is originally from Kharkiv. Before the full-scale war, he owned a business, but it was destroyed by the Russians when they launched their offensive. He evacuated his family from the city and spent a month in Novovolynsk, contemplating his next steps. 8 686 5

Kasik Call sign Kasik: "Many watched news and thought, ’I don’t want to go to war.’ But who among us did?! Still, someone has to!" He held off the enemy for ten days from a dugout, alongside two wounded comrades. Armed only with Kalashnikov rifles and grenades. Fortunately, the Russians eventually retreated, and the fighters were evacuated. Oles, call sign Kasik, is a reconnaissance soldier. He now serves as the platoon’s senior sergeant in the reconnaissance battalion of the 5th Separate Assault Brigade (SAB). 7 665 33

Oleksii, Borsuk Oleksii Barsuk: "While operating "Osa", I destroyed 61 targets. One of them was Su-25 jet." On the first day of the full-scale invasion, Oleksii Barsuk’s crew shot down an enemy Su-25. For that action the soldiers were recommended for state decorations. At the time they were operating an Osa surface-to-air missile system. Today my interviewee is the deputy commander of a UAV-interceptor battalion within the 1129th Bila Tserkva SAM Regiment. He is fighting in the Donbas—an area that has known no peace throughout the entire Russo-Ukrainian war. 11 165 3

Chek Call sign "Chek": "Everyone’s banking on drones. It’s come to point where drone pilots are hunting down other pilots along contact line. When they locate one, they unleash everything Oleksandr, call sign "Chek", is currently training to operate naval unmanned drones. He serves as an unmanned systems officer (external operator of USVs (uncrewed surface vessels)) within the unit of the Special Purpose Center’s separate diving detachment of the National Guard of Ukraine. 16 277 7

Floki Call sign Floki: "Some people told me, "What, are you going to fight instead of People’s Deputies and their children?’" Today, Volodymyr commands a crew of night bombers with the 429th Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment. Before the full-scale invasion, he had no ties to the military. He worked as an actor at the Kyiv Academic Puppet Theatre. He chose a thematic call sign — Floki, after one of the characters from the Irish-Canadian TV series Vikings. 8 782 37

Panama Call sign "Panama": "In Kursk region, there were companies of wounded Russians sitting in trenches without water, food, or proper ammunition" "You could say that people like me were recruited through the announcement," Vitalii jokes. His call sign is Panama, and he’s recalling how he joined the army in May 2022. 11 163 3

Hasan Commander of "Rarog" Regiment, Oleh Huit: "I was stunned when Russian infantryman advancing on crutches. Obviously, he didn’t make it very far" Major Oleh Huit, call sign Khasan, first observed the use of an unmanned aerial system in Popasna at the beginning of the full-scale war. At the time, he was commanding a mortar battery. Today, he leads the 427th Separate Regiment of Unmanned Systems "Rarog," whose troops specialize in aerial reconnaissance, patrol missions, fire adjustment using UAVs, and deploying strike drones. 13 739 4 Previously in trend: War Drone operators

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