ua en ru
RBC-Ukraine » Authors

Rostyslav Shapravskyi

Editor-in-Chief of RBC-Ukraine

A journalist with over 15 years of experience in business and socio-political media. Specializes in public finance, economic policy, social issues, and entrepreneurship.

Graduated from the Institute of International Relations at National Aviation University with a degree in Journalism (2006–2010), and also studied Publishing and Editing at Dragomanov National Pedagogical University (2010–2011).

Began his career in 2007 at the Ukrinform news agency, working as a correspondent and editor in the socio-political news department. Later became a contributor and special correspondent for the weekly Status. Economic News, covering small and medium-sized businesses, state regulation, and tax policy. At the newspaper Capital (a Financial Times licensee), he was responsible for analytical materials on public finance and economic policy.

Has published as a freelance contributor in Apostrophe, Delo.ua, Realist.online, and other outlets.

Since 2017, he has been working at RBC-Ukraine: first as an economic analyst, then as Deputy Editor-in-Chief from 2019, and since June 2022 — as Editor-in-Chief. He oversees strategic content development, editorial standards, and coverage of key topics in the economy, politics, and society.

Interested in media trends and the impact of artificial intelligence on the industry. Actively studying English. In high school and university, he interned at the School of Sports Journalism founded by Valentyn Shcherbachov. During his student years, he also interned at a radio station, presenting live sports news broadcasts. Since then, sports journalism has remained a hobby, along with motorsports, basketball, and biographies of prominent athletes and sports executives.


Author publications

October 20, 2025 - 18:05 Russia begins serial production of aerial bombs with a 200‑km range: Details from intel
October 20, 2025 - 17:00 Russia uses hybrid tactics in relations with Europe, says Ukrainian intelligence
October 20, 2025 - 16:30 Is it worth negotiating energy truce with Russia – Ukraine's intel comments
October 20, 2025 - 16:27 'We have plans': Ukraine's intel explains tactics behind deep strikes on Russia
October 20, 2025 - 16:20 Intelligence helps Ukraine shield critical infrastructure from Russian strikes
September 26, 2025 - 13:30 Ukraine to launch new branch of Air Force, army chief reveals details
September 13, 2025 - 21:28 Zelenskyy exposes Kremlin's failed push and fake news on eastern Ukraine frontlines
September 13, 2025 - 20:45 Ukraine will need $120 billion for defense next year, minister says
September 12, 2025 - 19:00 Zelenskyy: Putin wants all of Ukraine, he will stop only when he runs out of fuel
September 12, 2025 - 18:40 Zelenskyy rebukes China: Calling for peace does not stop it from talking to Putin about longevity
September 12, 2025 - 18:08 Zelenskyy rejects giving Ukrainian land to Putin to stop the war
August 07, 2025 - 12:38 Ukraine overhauls currency: Kopiika out, shah in by September 2026
August 07, 2025 - 12:00 Ukraine will get frozen Russian assets sooner or later, says NBU Governor
August 07, 2025 - 11:42 Ukraine to test digital currency, National Bank governor reveals e-hryvnia plans
August 07, 2025 - 09:46 IMF program no longer meets Ukraine's needs, says NBU Governor
July 14, 2025 - 12:40 AI will remove drone operators from battlefield - Ukraine's digital minister Fedorov
July 14, 2025 - 11:57 Ukraine readies tech response to Russia's Shahed drone onslaught - minister Fedorov
July 14, 2025 - 11:20 Drones on the battlefield should be controlled from any city – Ukraine's digital minister Fedorov
July 07, 2025 - 16:09 Israel ambassador: Iran's situation could be a benefit for Ukraine
July 07, 2025 - 16:02 Israel could strike deals with Syria, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia - Ambassador
1 2 3