Diana Slobodian

Journalist

Journalist specializing in international relations, world politics, and culture. Focuses on preparing up-to-date news materials, tracking global events, and researching their cultural context.

Education

Vasyl Stefanyk Carpathian National University

International Relations, Public Communications, and Regional Studies 2023

Work Experience

Journalist

The Ukrainian Review

2025 - until now

Awards and Honors

Recent Publications

News

Ukrainian Forces strike Admiral Makarov frigate and Novorossiysk oil terminal

The Defense Forces of Ukraine conducted a large-scale operation against strategic Russian targets in Novorossiysk and occupied Crimea. During the mission, Ukrainian units hit the frigate Admiral Makarov, the drilling rig Syvash, and the Sheskharis oil terminal. Russian authorities confirmed numerous explosions and infrastructure damage caused by a massive drone swarm. The Unmanned Systems Forces

06.04.2026

News

Trump threatens Iran with “hell” over Strait of Hormuz blockade

US President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to the Iranian leadership, demanding the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The American leader warned of massive strikes against the country’s infrastructure if the blockade continues. Amid the global energy crisis, Ukraine’s allies have requested Kyiv to halt attacks on Russian oil refineries. Donald Trump reported

05.04.2026

News

Ukrainian Forces Strike Strategic Russian Refinery and Oil Port

Ukrainian drones successfully attacked the Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez refinery and the Primorsk port on the night of April 5. The strikes caused large-scale fires at these critical energy infrastructure facilities in Russia. The operation was carried out by the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces. Robert “Magyar” Brovdi, Commander of the Unmanned Systems

05.04.2026