Darina Glushchenko

Головний журналіст Комерсанта

I have over 7 years of experience in media: from a TV correspondent to a website editor. Currently, I am the host of a channel with an audience of millions. I write analytical articles on socio-political topics and am able to explain complex issues to a wide audience in an accessible way.

For me, journalism is the ability to explain complex things in simple words, giving people the opportunity to understand the world around them. My mission is to tell people the truth so that everyone can see the world in all its complexity and diversity.

How a new special contract for youth can change Ukraine’s mobilization strategy

To attract young people to serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, they are offered a new contract that includes high salaries, social guarantees, and the possibility of free higher education. In January 2025, the President's Office announced that a reform was being prepared to attract young men aged 18

13 February 14:51
“Dirty Cloud in Ukraine: Where did it come from and how to protect yourself?

A polluted cloud is approaching Ukraine again. In the coming days, the air quality in the country will deteriorate significantly. This is reported by the Ventusky portal. According to the meteorological resource, the deterioration has already begun. It is noted that a cloud of

13 February 14:20
Under what conditions can Ukraine return to blackout schedules: experts’ predictions

Power outages could resume if the temperature drops to -10°C and such weather lasts for several weeks, causing a sharp increase in energy consumption. In order to avoid this, Ukraine needs to increase electricity imports and use resources rationally, particularly during peak hours. This was stated by Volodymyr Omelchenko, Director

10 February 18:45
Ukraine’s public debt: why it has become cheaper and how it will affect the economy

Since 2022, Ukraine's public and publicly guaranteed debt has become 1.5 times cheaper and twice as long in maturity. In 2024, public debt increased by 14.3%, reaching $166 billion. However, the trend toward lengthening the maturity and reducing the cost of debt has continued not only in 2024 but also over the past few years.

7 February 15:55
Deferment for students and postgraduates: changes in 2025 and prospects for admission

According to the Law 3633-IX "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine on Certain Issues of Military Service", persons who are pursuing vocational (vocational-technical), professional higher education or higher education in full-time or dual forms of education are entitled to a deferment from mobilization, provided that their level of education is higher than the

3 February 16:27
A political disaster or what Ukraine would be like if it agreed to Russia’s demands in Istanbul

During a meeting with representatives of the International Media Council, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that in 2022, Russia handed Ukraine a list of demands for negotiations. One of the conditions was to replace him with former OPFL MP Viktor Medvedchuk. Zelenskyy emphasized that he did not meet with Russian President

28 January 15:19
How fiber optic drones are changing the course of war: benefits and challenges

Drones on fiber-optic cables have become a new and important element at the front. The main reason for their popularity is the inability to jam the signal with electronic warfare (EW) systems. There are a lot of such systems on the front line, and sometimes they cause problems when they jam not only enemy equipment

27 January 14:37
Tax on parcels from abroad: how much can things from popular European and Chinese websites cost now?

The Verkhovna Rada has registered draft law No. 12430, which provides for the taxation of all parcels from abroad, regardless of their value. The text of the draft law has not yet been published, but Danylo Hetmantsev, chairman of the Committee on Finance, Taxation and Customs Policy, said that it is planned to introduce VAT

24 January 14:34
A pet registry will be launched in Ukraine in 2025: what awaits owners of dogs, cats and ferrets

Starting in early 2025, all Ukrainians will be able to access the Pet Register. This is a long-established practice in the European Union: pets must have a veterinary passport to travel between EU countries. This document, issued by a licensed veterinarian, contains information about the animal's microchip for identification, rabies vaccination, and other medical information.

23 January 12:29
Trump on the way to the “golden age”: analysis of the speech and psychological portrait of the new president

After his official inauguration on January 20, 2025, Donald Trump became the new president of the United States. At the ceremony, he promised that America would enter a "golden age," outlined the key priorities of his administration, but did not mention his campaign promise to help bring the war in Ukraine to a swift end.

21 January 19:53