Iryna Romaliiska is a Ukrainian journalist. She graduated from the Kharkiv State Academy of Culture with a degree in television reporting. From 2006 to 2011, she worked for Simon TV in Kharkiv and later joined the Ukraina TV channel in Kyiv. In 2013, she left the channel over disagreements with its editorial policy during the Revolution of Dignity.
She has contributed to various media outlets, including Censor.NET, Hromadske TV, Hromadske Radio, and ATR TV.
From 2018 to 2026, she lived in Prague and worked as a television presenter for Radio Liberty’s Current Time project.
Since the summer of 2026, she has hosted news and current affairs programmes on the BUTUSOV PLUS YouTube channel.
Iryna covers major public-interest events, politics, and the war. She reported from Chechnya for Censor.NET. She has also been declared persona non grata in Belarus for covering the 2020 protests there. Russia designated her a “foreign agent” over her work for Radio Liberty and posts on her Facebook page.
She has contributed to various media outlets, including Censor.NET, Hromadske TV, Hromadske Radio, and ATR TV.
From 2018 to 2026, she lived in Prague and worked as a television presenter for Radio Liberty’s Current Time project.
Since the summer of 2026, she has hosted news and current affairs programmes on the BUTUSOV PLUS YouTube channel.
Iryna covers major public-interest events, politics, and the war. She reported from Chechnya for Censor.NET. She has also been declared persona non grata in Belarus for covering the 2020 protests there. Russia designated her a “foreign agent” over her work for Radio Liberty and posts on her Facebook page.
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Scam call centres under Prosecutor General? | Iryna Romaliiska. VIDEO The high-profile "Carthage" operation targeting the systematic corrupt "protection" of a network of fraudulent call centres. 1 814 11 Previously in trend: Operation Carthage
"First they took them off, then they reinforced them": Zakayev spoke of strange treatment he received from DIU security detail during his visit to Ukraine The head of the government of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria in exile, Akhmed Zakayev, spoke of a "strange situation" regarding his security detail during a visit to Ukraine at the end of August. According to him, the security detail provided by representatives of the Defence Intelligence of... 9 693 23 Previously in trend: Abduction of Stepan Kaplunov Conflict between the DIU and the SSU
On plot to assassinate Zakayev, new NABU case, front line and attacks on depots | Iryna Romaliiska. VIDEO In the latest episode by Iryna Romaliiska on the ‘Butusov.Plus’ YouTube channel, watch the following: 3 000 6 Previously in trend: Conflict between the DIU and the SSU Operation Carthage
Shooting between DIU and SSU. EXCLUSIVE VIDEO Censor.NET has obtained footage of today’s shootout on Shumskoho Street in Kyiv, where a conflict erupted between officers of the Security Service of Ukraine and Defence Intelligence of Ukraine over the detention of Stepan Kaplunov, deputy commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps. 30 457 177 Previously in trend: Conflict between the DIU and the SSU
Is Putin preparing an attack on NATO? NABU and Zelenskyy’s "managers" | Romaliiska. VIDEO The Iryna Mudra case, who "Kyrylo Oleksiiovych" is, the president’s closed meeting with journalists instead of an open press conference, CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s visit to Moscow, and a possible threat to the Baltic states — these and other topics are discussed in Iryna Romaliiska’s extended... 2 073 5
"Childishness and resentment": Kostenko comments on Fedorov’s proposal to hold elections during war Secretary of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security Roman Kostenko commented on former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov’s proposal to seek ways of holding elections in Ukraine during Russia’s full-scale invasion. He interpreted Fedorov’s proposal as an attempt to pressure the head of... 5 065 77 Previously in trend: Elections during war Fedorov’s resignation
Mudra followed Budanov’s instructions in Halushchenko bail case – Zhelezniak MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak said that Deputy Head of the Office of the President Iryna Mudra may have been following instructions from Head of the Office of the President Kyrylo Budanov in the case involving the arrangement of bail for former minister Herman Halushchenko. 41 610 104 Previously in trend: Forrest Gump operation
What did NABU uncover and what will Khmara change? | Iryna Romaliiska. VIDEO NABU’s Operation Forest Gump and the appointment of new Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara. 4 093 14 Previously in trend: Forrest Gump operation Notice of suspicion against Iryna Mudra
Aivazovska explains why holding parliamentary elections during war contradicts Constitution The Constitution explicitly prohibits terminating the powers of the Verkhovna Rada while martial law remains in force. 3 359 43 Previously in trend: Elections in Ukraine Verkhovna Rada session
Will Skelia be disbanded? / Consequences of Russian strikes on Ukrainian ports | Iryna Romaliiska. VIDEO The new episode of the programme with Iryna Romaliiska on the Butusov Plus channel covers two important topics: 1 758 9
40-day strike operation against Russia is more of political statement, quick results should not be expected – Hlushko The 40-day operation to exert pressure on Russia is part of Ukraine’s long-term strategy of carrying out asymmetric strikes rather than a separate campaign. 2 738 23 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions
Main problem in Sloviansk-Kramatorsk sector is poor organisation of command and control – Butusov Heavy fighting continues across many sectors of the front, but holding the Sloviansk-Kramatorsk area is crucial and critically important from an operational standpoint for the stability of the entire front in Donbas and the Kharkiv region. 8 110 37 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east Butusov Plus
New appointments in Armed Forces of Ukraine, Stefanishyna served notice of suspicion and offensive in Kharkiv region | IRYNA ROMALIISKA. VIDEO Personnel reshuffles in the Ukrainian government, the situation on the front, and economic pressure on Russia. 4 625 2
Situation in many sectors of front is critical without exaggeration – Butusov The situation on several sectors of the front remains critical, with Russian forces continuing to advance, particularly near Kostiantynivka, Druzhkivka and Sloviansk. 7 123 31 Previously in trend: Fighting in the east
Fedorov was removed from office over deep-seated issues Zelenskyy did not disclose – Butusov There are no grounds to believe that President Zelenskyy will change his mind about dismissing Fedorov. 9 752 41 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation
Zelenskyy in US, protests for Fedorov, situation at front, xenophobia in Poland | Romaliiska LIVE. VIDEO The outcomes of the meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump, the crisis surrounding Fedorov’s resignation, and the situation at the front. 1 206 3 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy-Trump meeting Poland and Ukraine relationship Fedorov’s resignation
Why did ’Armada’ exhibition become target for Russians? | Iryna Romaliiska. VIDEO In this episode on the ‘Butusov Plus’ channel, journalist Iryna Romaliiska provides a detailed analysis of the circumstances surrounding the Russian strike on the ‘Armada’ exhibition in the Kyiv region. 5 397 7 Previously in trend: Russian attack on a test site in the Kyiv region
Protests may stop if Zelenskyy publicly says he will not appoint Fedorov as Defense Minister, - Hnezdilov President Volodymyr Zelenskyy must openly explain why he is not reinstating Mykhailo Fedorov to the Ministry of Defense and why he is transferring Yevhen Khmara from the SSU. 5 184 41 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation
Rada is ready to convene session as early as tomorrow if president submits request, - Rakhmanin The Verkhovna Rada is ready to convene at any time to appoint a new defense minister, but the president has not yet submitted the relevant nomination 1 892 14 Previously in trend: Fedorov’s resignation
Drapatyi is distinguished by his willingness to listen to commanders and implement effective solutions at front, - Butusov The newly appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Mykhailo Drapatiy, enjoys a positive reputation among military personnel; he knows how to listen to his commanders and implement effective solutions on the battlefield. 6 731 8 Previously in trend: Drapatyi – Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Protests in support of Fedorov. New government. Case of former 155th Separate Mechanised Brigade commander Luchanov | Iryna Romaliiska. VIDEO Watch a live broadcast with journalist Iryna Romaliiska discussing the approval of the new government, Mykhailo Fedorov’s resignation as defence minister, and the high-profile case involving Stanislav Luchanov. 1 337 2 Previously in trend: New Cabinet Brigade Commander Luchanov Fedorov’s resignation
Koretskyi – next prime minister? What will happen to Fedorov and Budanov? | Romaliiska. VIDEO Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is preparing large-scale personnel reshuffles that will affect both the Cabinet of Ministers and the country’s key security agencies. How likely are these changes, who might head the government in place of Denys Shmyhal, and what hidden conflicts are... 4 107 16
Out of 8.5 thousand houses, 500 are destroyed, 4 thousand damaged: what Kharkiv has become in year of war. VIDEO Journalist Iryna Romaliyska prepared a report on what Kharkiv looks like after a year of war. 10 804 12 Previously in trend: War
Criminal case was initiated for destruction of SBI criminal proceedings regarding Maidan and Kharkiv agreements The Security Service of Ukraine opened a criminal case on the fact that the SBI destroyed the materials of important criminal proceedings. 12 312 59
Office of PGO officially confirmed that SBI destroyed secret materials on several high-profile cases, - Romaliyska. DOCUMENT Journalist Iryna Romaliyska received an official response from the Office of the PGO, which confirms the fact that the SBI destroyed secret and secret materials on several important criminal cases. 35 811 138
Russian shell killed mother of five children in Donetsk region. Now eldest son is raising younger ones: not indifferent ask to help family. VIDEO Before the war, 18-year-old Vyacheslav lived with his 37-year-old mother Marina, two younger sisters and two brothers in the village of Verkhnotoretske, Donetsk region. 18 651 23 Previously in trend: War
Yanukovych treason case hearing recessed over his lawyers' obstruction Obolonskyi district court of Kyiv's once again announced a recess in the hearing of runaway ex-President Viktor Yanukovych's high treason case to establish order in the proceedings on Thursday. 14 378 131 Previously in trend: Trial against Yanukovych
Yanukovych lawyers sabotage debate in his case through non-attendance, ask Supreme Court to change jurisdiction Defenders of Yanukovych – employees of Averlex law firm – failed to attend today's hearing of the Obolonskyi district court of Kyiv, where the judicial debate was to begin. 7 818 21 Previously in trend: Trial against Yanukovych
"I do not plead guilty," - Ukrainian Pavlo Hryb in Russian court. PHOTO The Russian Rostov-based court started hearing the case of Ukrainian political prisoner Pavlo Hryb today. 22 632 19 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia
Court leaves in pretrial custody suspect in masterminding Babchenko assassination. PHOTOS Kyiv-based Appeals Court upheld the ruling of the court of the first instance to place in pretrial custody Borys Herman who is charged with putting a hit on Russian journalist and writer Arkady Babchenko. 1 957 1 Previously in trend: Staged murder of journalist Babchenko
Suspect in plotting Babchenko’s assassination vague on details, says he forgot name of his alleged contact in counterintelligence Borys Herman, the person charged with organizing assassination of Russian journalist and writer Arkady Babchenko, is vague on details while giving his testimony and cannot recall the second name of alleged counterintelligence officer whom he told about the contract killing to. 14 688 49 Previously in trend: Staged murder of journalist Babchenko
Court leaves Savchenko in pretrial custody for another two months. PHOTOS Shevchenkivskyi district court of Kyiv granted prosecutor's motion to extend for another 60 days the pretrial detention of MP Nadiia Savchenko charged with plotting acts of terror, coup d'etat, and overthrow of government. 41 574 169 Previously in trend: Savchenko under arrest
Savchenko trial: MP Melnychuk willing to stand surety for suspect, prosecutor requests pretrial custody extension. PHOTOS Today, the Shevchenkivskyi district court of Kyiv continues hearing the motion of the prosecutor's office to extend pretrial detention of Nadiia Savchenko charged with plotting a terrorist attack, coup d'etat and overthrow of power. 46 233 100 Previously in trend: Savchenko under arrest
Court adjourns MP Savchenko’s trial for tomorrow after granting her public defender. PHOTOS MP Nadiia Savchenko, who was charged with plotting armed coup and power seizure by means of a terrorist attack, will be defended by a free legal counsel Yulia Tkach. 26 277 53 Previously in trend: Savchenko under arrest
Arrested Nord trawler's crew hides in Kyiv-based Russian embassy, - source Seven members of the crew of the attached Crimean fish trawler Nord are hiding in the Russian embassy in Kyiv after unsuccessful attempt to leave Ukraine using Russian passports. 25 189 115
Puitin’s confidant Odnovol placed in pretrial custody on treason charges The Kherson city court granted the petition of the Prosecutor's Office of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and placed Olena Odnovol, who campaigned for Putin’s candidacy at unlawful election in Crimea, in pretrial detention until June 21, 2018 without bail option. 9 184 31 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
MP Savchenko loses appeal, remains in pretrial custody. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS Kyiv-based appeals court upheld previous court ruling to remand non-affiliated MP Nadia Savchenko in pretrial custody. 76 814 385 Previously in trend: Savchenko under arrest
Savchenko trial: indictee in trident-decorated sweater calls Putin to release Ukrainian hostages. PHOTOS The Shevchenkivskyi district court of Kyiv today hears the case of MP Nadia Savchenko charged with “plotting military takeover by means of terror.” 73 668 437 Previously in trend: Savchenko under arrest
Alleged masterminds of terrorist attacks in Russia visited Ukraine to put blame for them on ATO fighters, - source Former bodyguard of deceased Russian businessman Boris Berezovsky turned expert of Federal Information Center Sergei Sokolov, Chief of the same agency Ruslan Milchenko and their alleged supervisor, Russian senator’s son Andrei Klintsevich visited Ukraine before Russia waged war against Ukraine. 17 944 20
Hearing of Yanukovych treason case: Putin's aide Glazyev led separatist movements in Odesa in 2014 Putin's adviser gave orders to seize buildings of regional councils in Ukrainian cities. 17 035 26 Previously in trend: Trial against Yanukovych
Rally on Maidan: protesters demand real prison term for journalist Veremii’s murderer Krysin. PHOTOS+VIDEO The people who gathered on the Maidan Nezalezhnosti in downtown Kyiv on Dec. 25 demanded just punishment of Yurii Krysin who received the suspended term for involvement in the murder of journalist Viacheslav Veremii. 32 221 215
Yatseniuk, Avakov to testify at today’s hearing of Yanukovych case The Obolonskyi district court of Kyiv shall question the first witnesses in Yanukovych’s treason case today. 1 732 7 Previously in trend: Trial against Yanukovych
Yanukovych, Tantalit LLC still own ‘Honka’ and other Mezhyhiria buildings, prosecutor Horbatiuk says The land of Mezhyhiria, the former presidential residency, is state-owned unlike the buildings on it that are still the property of Ukrainian ex-President Viktor Yanukovych and Tantalit LLC. 14 291 40
Russian court denies house arrest for kidnapped Ukrainian citizen Hryb, leaves him in pre-trial custody. PHOTOS The Krasnodar regional court of the Russian Federation dismissed an appeal filed by the defense of Ukrainian national Pavlo Hryb indicted on trumped-up terrorism charges. 30 548 67 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia
Yanukovych trial: new attorney enters, hearing postponed until Dec. 4. VIDEO On Oct. 26, the 17th hearing in the case against former president Viktor Yanukovych took place in the Obolonsky district court of Kyiv. Yanukovych is charged with high treason. 8 328 35 Previously in trend: Trial against Yanukovych
Mother of infamous ex-Deputy Speaker Kaletnik seeks to return land reclaimed by state after Euromaidan Halyna Kaletnik, the mother of ex-Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada and Communist Ihor Kaletnik, is demanding that the 2014 court decision to return a forest plot of 14 hectares in the town of Bucha in favor of the state be cancelled. 43 746 123
Russian court refused to remove arrest in absentia for Ukrainian politician Yatseniuk On Oct. 17, Stavropol Kray court refused to remove arrest in absentia for former Ukrainian Prime Minister Arsenii Yarseniuk. 12 187 81
Court sentenced Deputy Defense Minister Pavlovkyi to home arrest. PHOTO The Solomianskyi district court of Kyiv has sentenced Deputy Defense Minister Ihor Pavlovskyi, suspected of embezzlement of 149 million hryvnia of public funds, to home arrest. 41 050 136 Previously in trend: Deputy defense minister Pavlovskyi detained
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