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

The ongoing operation to liberate Kupyansk, Kharkiv Region
News

The ongoing operation to liberate Kupyansk, Kharkiv Region

Two weeks ago, Ukrainian Defense Forces launched a successful counterattack near Kupyansk in the Kharkiv region and encircled a Russian group inside the city. Ukrainian units are now clearing Kupyansk, while Russian forces can no longer maintain their positions. According to available estimates, up to 200 Russian soldiers remain blocked inside the city. Battles for

25.12.2025
Conversations Between Putin and Bush: “Artificial” Ukraine and NATO “Threats”
News

Conversations Between Putin and Bush: “Artificial” Ukraine and NATO “Threats”

The United States has released verbatim transcripts of meetings and telephone conversations between Vladimir Putin and the 43rd President of the United States, George W. Bush. The documents cover the period from June 2001 to April 2008. These materials once again show that Russian imperial ambitions have deep historical roots. They also demonstrate that misperception

25.12.2025
Ukraine without Christmas Truce
Opinion

Ukraine without Christmas Truce

Ukraine officially began celebrating Christmas on December 25 as a public holiday in 2017, introducing an additional day off. Later, in 2023, the Verkhovna Rada made December 25 the official date for celebrating Christmas nationwide. This change is symbolic. It reflects Ukraine’s broader decolonization and its choice to celebrate the most significant winter holiday with

24.12.2025