The well-known Ukrainian TV presenter Oleksiy Sukhanov has publicly admitted for the first time that he recently suffered a stroke. The 52-year-old journalist underwent rehabilitation in the summer of 2026 and is now feeling much better, although some after-effects of the stroke remain. In particular, the presenter sometimes forgets his words whilst speaking. Sukhanov spoke about his experience in an interview with Eva Korshik on the YouTube channel ‘Okay Eva’, which was published on 9 October. He also shared his experiences of living with diabetes and urged Ukrainians to take better care of their health.
Briefly about the main points
- 52-year-old Alexei Sukhanov has suffered a stroke.
- In the summer of 2026, the presenter was undergoing rehabilitation.
- Sometimes a journalist finds it difficult to choose the right words.
- Sukhanov also lives with diabetes.
Alexei Sukhanov spoke about his recovery from a stroke
During an interview with Eva Korshik The TV presenter spoke for the first time about serious health problems which he had not previously discussed in public. According to him, following a stroke, he underwent a course of rehabilitation and was able to return to his normal life.
Sukhanov He noted that he currently has no significant mobility issues, but he still feels the effects of his previous illness. The most noticeable symptoms remain occasional difficulties with speech: sometimes, whilst talking, he cannot immediately recall the right word.
The presenter did not go into detail about his treatment or the circumstances surrounding his stroke. He explained that he felt uncomfortable focusing on his own health problems whilst Ukrainian military personnel and civilians are suffering serious injuries every day as a result of the war.
The TV presenter is also battling diabetes
Diabetes, a condition with which Sukhanov has been living for several years, was a separate topic of conversation. According to the journalist, he did not immediately realise the seriousness of the condition and the need for constant monitoring of his health.
The presenter drew attention to the risk of complications diabetes, including cardiovascular disease, vascular damage, visual impairment and an increased risk of stroke.
In particular, Sukhanov emphasised the impact of chronic stress, which is a constant feature of Ukrainians’ lives during this full-scale war. At the same time, from a medical perspective, diabetes has complex causes, and stress is one of the factors that can affect blood glucose levels and the course of the disease.
What is known about the presenter’s current condition
According to Sukhanov, the most difficult phase of his recovery is now behind him. He has undergone rehabilitation, retained his mobility and is feeling better, although he still occasionally experiences difficulties with speech.
The journalist did not specify whether he required further specialist rehabilitation, nor did he give any prognosis regarding a full recovery.
Speaking about his experience, Sukhanov urged people not to ignore changes in how they feel, to have regular health check-ups and to pay due attention to chronic conditions.
