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

Historical Decision: The EU Allocates €90 Billion to Ukraine — with Nuances
News

Historical Decision: The EU Allocates €90 Billion to Ukraine — with Nuances

The European Union will allocate €90 billion to Ukraine for 2026–2027. Similar to the reparations loan, Kyiv will repay the funds only if Russia pays reparations, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated. The decision was made late at night on December 19. “The reparations loan is more than just financial support for Ukraine,”

19.12.2025
Hundreds of Millions Lost: The Effectiveness of Ukrainian Attacks in December
Explainers

Hundreds of Millions Lost: The Effectiveness of Ukrainian Attacks in December

Ukraine’s Security Service has struck Russian military assets worth hundreds of millions of dollars at Belbek airfield in occupied Crimea. According to Ukrainian assessments, several high-value systems were destroyed or disabled during the attack. The reported losses include a MiG-31 fighter aircraft loaded with full ammunition. Its estimated value ranges between $30 and $50 million.

18.12.2025
Lukashenko Playing All Sides
Opinion

Lukashenko Playing All Sides

The Belarusian dictator continues commenting on Russia’s war against Ukraine in a rude manner. Now, he shifted his rhetoric toward praising Donald Trump. He now claims that peace in Ukraine depends exceptionally on Trump and the United States. The main thing is that Trump does not back down from this position. He is a person

17.12.2025