After 2014 Olympics he became one of Ukrainian national team leaders and since then he participates in all major competitions.

He participated in doubles and relay competitions at three World Championships without any great success.

[1] On 27 December 2017 Roman Zakharkiv qualified for 2018 Winter Olympics.

[2] At that Games he competed together with Oleksandr Obolonchyk and finished 20th in doubles competition and 13th in team relay.

Zakharkiv graduated from Lviv State University of Physical Culture.