Daria Maslienkova

Journalist

Journalist specializing in politics, international relations, media literacy and culture, with experience in analytical reporting and opinion writing. Gained international insight through Erasmus+ trainings, exchanges across Europe, and a professional trip to the United States, complemented by different domestic journalism programs in Ukraine.

Education

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

Master's degree, Institute of Journalism, educational program "Journalism and Media Communications" 2025 - 2026

Odesa I. I. Mechnikov National University

Bachelor, Faculty of Journalism, Advertising and Publishing 2021 - 2025

Free University of Berlin

Erasmus + exchange, Media and Communication

Work Experience

Journalist

The Ukrainian Review

2024 - until now

Awards and Honors

Recent Publications

News

The UK to Spend $268 Million on a Military Contingent Preparation for Ukraine

UK Defence Secretary John Healey announced that the United Kingdom will spend £200 million (around $268 million) to prepare a military contingent for potential deployment in Ukraine. He made the statement after visiting Kyiv. The government will direct the funding to deployment readiness, equipment upgrades, communications systems, counter-drone protection, and additional military gear. Healey said

10.01.2026

News

Oreshnik and Other Terror: Aftermath of the Attack and Reactions

Russia has launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine, resulting in civilian casualties in Kyiv, which along with the surrounding region became the primary target. Critical infrastructure was also hit in Lviv Region. According to Ukraine’s Western Air Command, the projectile that struck the Lviv region was travelling at a speed of approximately

09.01.2026

Opinion

Lessons for Russian Sympathizers: Funny and Tragic

Two recent stories — one Italian, one Polish — illustrate how sympathy for Russia can lead either to public ridicule or to irreversible tragedy. The Case with an Italian The story of an Italian man named Rocco went viral on Threads. A Ukrainian woman returning from Italy published a post that gathered over 38,000 likes.

06.01.2026