Philip Malzahn

Senior Correspondent

Philip Malzahn serves as an in-house correspondent for UNITED24 Media, with a focus on reporting in Ukraine’s war zones. Born in Blantyre, Malawi, in 1991. Grew up in Taiwan and the United Arab Emirates. Studied Arabic in Leipzig, Cairo, and Vienna. As a freelance correspondent, he has reported from Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Nagorno-Karabakh, Ukraine, Chechnya, and others. For a couple of years, he worked as an editor responsible for Middle East coverage at the German daily newspaper Neues Deutschland.

Articles

Author
Philip Malzahn
Category
World
What Russia’s 300,000-Tonne Diesel Deal Is Really Worth
Russia's initial diesel shipment could cover less than two hours of global demand. We break down the numbers to see whether the deal could bring down US fuel prices, how much Moscow stands to gain, and what it could mean for Russia's war in Ukraine.
Oct 14, 2026 06:06
Author
Philip Malzahn
Category
War in Ukraine
Merz Defies Russian Threat with Kyiv Visit and €8.5 Billion in Defense Deals
Ignoring a Russian warning, Friedrich Merz traveled to Kyiv, resulting in €8.5 billion in new agreements on air defense, drones, and energy security. But with Russian attacks intensifying and support at home wavering, his promise to "hold firm" faces a real test.
Oct 08, 2026 11:55
Article with video
Author
Philip Malzahn
Category
Videoreports
Why Are Swedish Weapons So Good?
Jul 24, 2026 22:57
Author
Philip Malzahn
Category
War in Ukraine
After I Jumped Into the Lake and Before I Got Punched—Special Operations Forces Selection, Ukraine Style
To become a Special Forces Operator in Ukraine, you first have to survive selection: six days and six nights of crawling, marching, exhaustion, and pain. I joined the process—twice—to look behind the curtain of one of the country's most secretive military units. I didn't pass (big surprise), but I came away with a deeper understanding of the people fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine.
May 20, 2026 10:03
Article with video
Author
Philip Malzahn
Category
Videoreports
Intercepting Iranian Drones with the Help of ‪Khartiia Brigade‬ and Ukrainian Technology
Apr 26, 2026 15:45
Article with video
Author
Philip Malzahn
Category
Videoreports
Drones, Mines, and Robots. What is Ukraine's Kill Zone and How Does it Work?
Apr 13, 2026 12:46