Serhiy Pasevich

Editor and founder of the media project Factage Ukraine. Has many years of experience in covering socio-economic and humanitarian initiatives. Focuses his activities on creating a transparent information space, where every fact is subject to thorough verification. Specializes in the topics of strategic development of Ukraine, attracting international support and analytics of key events that affect the future of the country.

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19 June 2026, 17:45

Russian Fingerprints in London: How Moscow Recruits Mercenaries for Sabotage Against Western Officials

A British court sentenced Ukrainian citizen Roman Lavrynovych to seven years in prison on June 19 for orchestrating arson attacks against property linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer. As reported by BBC, his accomplice, Romanian national Stanislav Karpyuk, received a two-year sentence. This case marks a significant escalation in Russia’s hybrid warfare campaign, which increasingly […]

19 June 2026, 17:15

Luxury Car Tax Revenue in Ukraine Surges by 47% in 2026

Luxury car owners in Ukraine have contributed 140.2 million UAH in transport tax during the first five months of 2026, marking a 47.1% increase compared to the same period in 2025. According to data provided by the State Tax Service of Ukraine, this revenue stream has become a vital source of funding for local communities. […]

19 June 2026, 16:45

Strengthening the Energy Front: Ukraine Successfully Connects Another Nuclear Power Unit to the Grid

Ukraine continues to bolster its energy resilience despite persistent threats from Russian aggression against critical infrastructure. According to the official Energoatom report, another nuclear power unit has been reconnected to the grid following the completion of planned maintenance and repair work. This development is a strategic victory for Ukraine’s energy security, as nuclear power remains […]

19 June 2026, 16:15

Russian Double-Tap Strike on Kramatorsk Claims Lives of Civilians

On June 19, Russian forces launched a lethal double-tap strike on the city of Kramatorsk, leaving a trail of destruction and human suffering. According to the official report by Vadym Filashkin, head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration (https://t.me/VadymFilashkin/16199?single), the attack specifically targeted civilian areas near high-rise buildings and parking facilities. As a result of […]

19 June 2026, 15:45

Persistent Airfield Denial: NATO and Ukraine Launch Innovation Challenge to Neutralize Enemy Air Bases

NATO’s Allied Command Transformation and the NATO-Ukraine Joint Analysis, Training and Education Centre (JATEC) have launched a new initiative titled ‘Persistent Airfield Denial’, as reported by the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine. This innovation challenge seeks cutting-edge technological solutions to effectively disrupt the operational capacity of enemy airfields, including runways, fuel depots, and aircraft storage […]

19 June 2026, 15:15

Trump’s Peace Plan: Diplomacy Under Pressure or a New Trap for Ukraine?

Peace settlement proposals for Ukraine are increasingly taking the form of multi-stage strategies. As reported by The Economist, Donald Trump’s team is evaluating a phased ceasefire scenario similar to the recent agreement with Iran. Intense consultations between Kyiv and Washington are currently underway to determine mechanisms to force the Kremlin into a substantive dialogue. The […]

19 June 2026, 14:45

Sexual Violence as a War Crime: Ukraine’s Efforts to Prosecute Russian Perpetrators

Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, 401 cases of conflict-related sexual violence have been documented. According to the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine, the victims include 250 women, 151 men, and 24 minors. These statistics underscore that sexual violence is not an isolated byproduct of hostilities but a deliberate, systematic […]

19 June 2026, 14:15

Deportation for Prayer: Russia Targets American Pastor for Supporting Trump

A city court in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, has ordered the deportation of American pastor Paul Gione after finding him guilty of violating the country’s restrictive laws on missionary work, as reported by Radio Svoboda. The incident, which took place in May, centered on a church meeting where Gione invited congregants to pray for U.S. President Donald […]

19 June 2026, 13:45

Dialogue with Fico: Will the Open Discussion with Zelensky Change Slovakia’s Stance?

President Volodymyr Zelensky and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico have held an “open conversation,” as reported by the Slovak leader on X. Despite lingering political tensions and divergent views on various aspects of European support, the meeting represents a deliberate attempt to maintain a constructive channel for bilateral cooperation. The talks covered the preparation for […]

19 June 2026, 13:15

Diplomacy or Appeasement: EU Debates Renewed Dialogue with Moscow

The European Union is facing a strategic dilemma as Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker has called for renewed negotiations with Vladimir Putin, according to the [Financial Times](https://www.ft.com/content/954d17f9-ce29-4b7a-9317-2aa575415e35?syn-25a6b1a6=1). Stocker argued that wars conclude through diplomacy rather than weapons alone, asserting that open communication channels with the Kremlin are essential. However, he stopped short of proposing a specific […]