Putin warns Tomahawk missiles will escalate tensions with US

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a plenary session of the 22nd annual meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi, Krasnodar region, Russia, 02 October 2025. (Rusia) EFE/EPA/MIKHAIL METZEL / SPUTNIK / KREMLIN POOL MANDATORY CREDIT

Moscow, Oct 2 (EFE). – Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday the Tomahawk missiles Washington plans to deliver to Kyiv are a “powerful” weapon and warned that their use will cause tensions between Moscow and Washington to escalate. “As for the Tomahawk, it’s a powerful weapon. True, it’s not exactly modern anymore, but it’s powerful … Read more

European leaders back Ukraine, call Russia ‘common enemy’ despite Hungarian objections

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (R) and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky address a joint press conference at the conclusion of the 7th meeting of the European Political Community (EPC) in Copenhagen, Denmark, Oct. 2, 2025. EFE/EPA/IDA MARIE ODGAARD DENMARK OUT

Copenhagen (EFE).- Leaders from 47 European countries voiced strong unity with Ukraine on Thursday, branding Moscow a “common enemy” during a summit in Copenhagen, even as Hungary continued to block Kyiv’s bid to join the European Union. The Community of Political Europe, a forum of EU members plus countries like the UK and Western Balkan … Read more

Crimea authorities ration fuel after Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries

(FILE) People fill cars with fuel at a gas station of Russian Gazprom Neft Russian oil producing company outside the Gazprom Neft MNPZ Moscow Petroleum Refinery JSC in Moscow, Russia. EFE/EPA/MAXIM SHIPENKOV

Moscow (EFE).- Authorities in the Crimean Peninsula, annexed by Russia in 2014, on Monday started to ration fuel at local gas stations in view of the fuel deficit caused by the Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries. Crimea’s chief Sergey Aksyonov posted on his Telegram channel that only up to 30 liters per car will be … Read more

Russia says Kyiv and Europe show no interest in ‘just peace deal’ for Ukraine

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov speaks during the General Debate of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters in New York, New York, USA, Sep. 27, 2025. EFE/EPA/SARAH YENESEL

United Nations (EFE).- Russia sees no willingness from Kyiv or European countries to negotiate what it calls a “just peace deal” to end the war in Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told the UN General Assembly on Saturday. “So far, neither Kyiv nor its European sponsors seems to understand the urgency of the situation, … Read more

Ukraine searches for funds for its defense and basic social expenses

(FILE). Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attends a press conference with European Parliament President Metsola following their meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine, 17 September 2025. EFE/EPA/SERGEY DOLZHENKO

By Rostyslav Averchuk Lviv (EFE).- Ukraine faces a challenge in securing funds for its basic defense and social expenses in 2026 as reliance on international aid remains critical and the government looks for ways to increase soldiers’ salaries and expand domestic military production. The draft budget, considered currently by Ukraine’s parliament, allocates 52% of state … Read more

Zelenskyy demands global pressure on Russia; Trump endorses NATO strikes and Ukraine’s win

A handout photo made available by Ukrainian Presidential Press Service shows US President Donald J. Trump (R) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) meeting at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York, New York, USA, Sep. 23, 2025. EFE/EPA/PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE HANDOUT HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

International Desk (EFE).- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday appealed to the United States and China to use their influence to pressure Russia into a ceasefire, as the war enters its fourth year. His call came during a heated week at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where US President Donald Trump signaled … Read more

NATO responds ‘immediately’ by intercepting Russian fighter jets in Estonia

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the start of the weekly college meeting of the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium. September 17, 2025. EFE/EPA/OLIVIER HOSLET

Brussels (EFE).- NATO stated Friday it “responded immediately and intercepted” three Russian fighter jets that violated Estonian airspace for 12 minutes. “Earlier today, Russian jets violated Estonian airspace. NATO responded immediately and intercepted the Russian aircraft,” said the Alliance spokesperson Allison Hart, adding that “this is yet another example of reckless Russian behaviour and NATO’s … Read more

Russian troops return to bases after Zapad-2025 drills amid NATO tensions

(FILE) - A flag with the NATO logo flutters in The Hague, the Netherlands, Jun. 22, 2025. EFE/EPA/ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN

Moscow (EFE).- Russian troops who took part in the Zapad-2025 strategic exercises with Belarus, which triggered NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) alerts on its eastern flank, have returned to their permanent bases, the Russian Defense Ministry announced Wednesday. “In these moments, the units of the Russian Armed Forces and the coalition grouping are proceeding back … Read more

Ukraine calls on Europe to intercept Russian drones and missiles over its territory

(FILE). A Ukrainian drone pilot with the combat name "Milton" from the 20th Lyubart Brigade of the 1st Corps of the National Guard Azov prepares the control drone with which he will guide FPV unmanned aerial vehicles on an attack mission on the Toretsk frontline, Donetsk region, Ukraine, 22 July 2025 (issued 23 July 2025). EFE/EPA/MARIA SENOVILLA

By Rostyslav Averchuk Lviv (EFE).- Ukraine is urging its European partners to extend air-defense systems over its territory following recent Russian drone incursions into NATO airspace, even though Western caution in confronting Russia makes such a move unlikely. Creating a joint defense against Russia’s aerial attacks would benefit both Ukraine and its foreign partners, according … Read more

Kupyansk, a Ukrainian stronghold in Kharkiv, resists Russian drones and covert tactics

(FILE). A Ukrainian FPV drone flies before an attack mission on a frontline near the city of Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, Ukraine. July 29, 2025. EFE/EPA/SERGEY SHESTAK

By Rostyslav Averchuk Lviv (EFE).- While the epicenter of the fighting in Ukraine remains in Donetsk, Russian forces have intensified their assault on Kupyansk, an important railway hub in the north-eastern Kharkiv region. Russia is attempting to capture more territory in an area that it does not formally recognize as its own. Returning Kupyansk, freed … Read more

Russian strike on Kyiv government building raises concerns over Ukraine’s air defenses

Smoke rises over the buildings housing Ukraine's cabinet in central Kyiv, Ukraine, 07 September 2025, amid the Russian invasion. September 07, 2025. EFE/EPA/SERGEY DOLZHENKO

By Rostyslav Averchuk Lviv (EFE).- Russia’s first-ever strike on a government building in central Kyiv has heightened fears about Ukraine’s ability to counter increasingly intense Russian aerial assaults, prompting urgent calls from Ukrainian leaders for enhanced air defense support from international partners. Russia’s record attack, involving 810 drones and 13 missiles on Sunday, signals its … Read more

Macron announces 26 countries have pledged to deploy troops or be present in Ukraine

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) looks at French President Emmanuel Macron during a press conference following the Coalition of the Willing Summit, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France. September 04, 2025. EFE/EPA/LUDOVIC MARIN / POOL MAXPPP OUT

Paris (EFE).- French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday that the 26 countries in the so called “Coalition of the Willing” have committed to either deploy troops to Ukraine or be present on land, at sea, or in the air to provide security guarantees to Kyiv. At a press conference following a meeting of the … Read more