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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2 July 2026, 13:15

Maritime Escape Scheme: Large-Scale Human Smuggling Operation Uncovered in Odesa Region

Ukrainian law enforcement agencies have dismantled an elaborate criminal scheme used to facilitate the illegal border crossing of draft-age men under the guise of crew members for merchant vessels. As officially reported by the National Police of Ukraine, the operation involved systemic corruption within border services and private maritime agencies. The mastermind behind the operation […]

2 July 2026, 12:45

Germany Overhauls Social Welfare: Stricter Rules for Unemployed and Refugees

Germany has officially pivoted away from the Bürgergeld (citizen’s benefit) system, implementing a new, more rigorous basic income model known as Grundsicherung. As reported by DW, these changes, effective July 1, mark a significant shift in the government’s approach to long-term unemployment. The primary objective is to accelerate labor market integration and curtail state expenditure […]

2 July 2026, 12:15

Zelenskyy Calls for Urgent PPO Reinforcement Following Massive Kyiv Attack

Following a massive Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged international partners to contribute to the PURL initiative, designed to finance the purchase of U.S.-made weaponry for Ukraine, as stated on his official Telegram channel. The President emphasized that current air defense capabilities must be urgently bolstered to mitigate the […]

2 July 2026, 11:45

Indian Refineries Profit as Russia Turns to Import Fuel Amid Refinery Shortages

According to reports by Reuters, Indian refineries are securing significant margins by exporting fuel back to Russia, leveraging the deepening discounts on Russian crude. Over the past two weeks, the discount for Russian Urals oil at Indian ports has widened from approximately $4 to $7 per barrel relative to the Brent benchmark. This price adjustment […]

2 July 2026, 11:15

Energy Front: New Blackouts Across Ukraine Following Russian Attacks

As of July 2, Ukraine’s power grid is under severe pressure due to a combination of Russian infrastructure strikes and adverse weather conditions, according to Ukrenergo. Ongoing Russian attacks have resulted in emergency outages, with Sumy region facing the most critical situation. Kyiv, Donetsk, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions are also experiencing disruptions. Simultaneously, heavy storms […]

2 July 2026, 10:45

Escalation in Kyiv Region: Number of Casualties from Russian Night Attack Rises

The number of people injured following Russia’s overnight massive attack on the Kyiv region has increased to seven, according to a report by Mykola Kalashnyk, head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration, published on his official Telegram channel. The latest assault, which utilized a combination of loitering munitions, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles, targeted civilian […]

2 July 2026, 10:15

Poland Extradites Ukrainian Citizen Wanted for Large-Scale Drug Trafficking

A Ukrainian citizen, who had been evading justice since 2017 on charges of drug trafficking and smuggling, has been extradited from Poland. The Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine reported that the suspect was apprehended in Poland following an international search warrant and handed over to Ukrainian authorities. The investigation revealed that the man was involved […]

2 July 2026, 09:45

Kyiv Under Fire: Tragic Toll Following Massive Nighttime Russian Attack

The night of July 2 marked a grim milestone for Kyiv, as a massive Russian missile attack resulted in heavy casualties and significant structural damage. According to official reports from Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko available at https://t.me/vitaliy_klitschko/7013, the strike claimed the lives of 13 people, with at least 86 others sustaining injuries. The city’s emergency […]

2 July 2026, 09:15

Nazariy Rusyn returns to the UPL: Karpaty Lviv secure major signing

Karpaty Lviv have officially announced the signing of 27-year-old forward Nazariy Rusyn, as confirmed by the club’s official portal. The striker returns to the Ukrainian Premier League after a challenging spell abroad, signing a three-year contract with the Lviv side to reinvigorate his professional career. Rusyn’s international journey began in 2023 when he joined English […]

2 July 2026, 08:45

Tragedy in Kyiv: Assessing the Aftermath of a Massive Nighttime Strike

A deadly nighttime missile attack on Kyiv has resulted in 11 confirmed fatalities and over 30 injuries. According to the official report from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, rescue operations are ongoing, and the death toll is expected to rise as emergency services clear the debris of destroyed civilian infrastructure. Among the casualties are […]