By Rostyslav Averchuk Lviv (EFE).- A draft law, which aims to drastically increase the punishment of Ukrainian soldiers for disobeying their commanders, generates intense debate and criticism in the country that faces challenges in finding enough soldiers and retaining them in the army. The Ukrainian parliament’s Law Enforcement Policy Committee has approved a draft, which … Read more
Washington, (EFE).- European leaders who traveled to Washington on Monday to participate in the meeting between United States President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodomyr, Zelenskyy, reaffirmed their support for Ukraine and backed a possible trilateral meeting between Ukraine, Russia and the US, but called for a more active participation. “As a follow up, … Read more
Berlin, Aug 16 (EFE).- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday that Russia’s refusal to agree to a cease-fire before embarking on negotiating a peace deal complicates the situation. “We see that Russia rebuffs numerous calls for a ceasefire and has not yet determined when it will stop the killing. This complicates the situation,” the Ukrainian … Read more
By Rostyslav Averchuk Kharkiv, Ukraine (EFE).- In the war-torn city of Kharkiv, hundreds of cats rescued from the frontline are rehabilitated at the “Little Prince” shelter, where they not only wait for new homes but also take part in “therapy” sessions for soldiers and children. “This is about mutual help. Cats help people, and people … Read more
Washington (EFE).- United States President Donald Trump on Friday ordered the deployment of two nuclear submarines in response to what he described as “provocative statements” by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, who warned of a possible war between Russia and the United States. “Due to the provocative statements made by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, … Read more
Kyiv/Moscow (EFE). – Russia on Thursday claimed to have fully seized the eastern Ukrainian city of Chasiv Yar after over a year of intense fighting, as a fresh wave of missile and drone strikes on Kyiv left at least 11 civilians dead, including a six-year-old boy. “As a result of offensive operations by the Southern … Read more
Istanbul, Turkey (EFE).- Ukrainian and Russian delegations met briefly in Istanbul on Tuesday, for another round of negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing war, but the talks concluded in less than an hour with no progress, officials from both sides confirmed. The meeting, held in Istanbul’s Dolmabahçe Palace, lasted less than 40 minutes. Ukrainian public … Read more
Washington (EFE).- United States President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, threatening to impose so-called “ secondary tariffs up to 100% unless a peace agreement on Ukraine is reached within 50 days. “One of the reasons you’re here today is because I’m very unhappy with Russia,” Trump told … Read more
Kyiv (EFE).- Ukraine has once again urged its Western allies to bolster its air defense systems ahead of the Fourth International Conference on the Reconstruction of Ukraine, set to begin Thursday in Rome. “This growing terror highlights the urgent need to strengthen our air defenses, including through investment in interceptor drones,” said Ukrainian Deputy Foreign … Read more
By Rostyslav Averchuk Kharkiv, Ukraine (EFE).- Russia has stepped up its campaign to hinder Ukraine’s military mobilization by launching targeted drone strikes on army recruitment centers across the country. Despite mounting internal criticism of the mobilization process, Ukraine continues to enlist up to 27,000 new soldiers each month. On Monday, a drone strike severely damaged … Read more
Kyiv (EFE).- Ukraine’s Energy Minister, German Galushchenko, announced on Friday that a Russian strike damaged the last functioning power line connecting the Russian-occupied Zaporizhia nuclear power plant to the Ukrainian grid. The incident has left the plant completely disconnected from the external power supply for the ninth time since the start of the full-scale invasion. … Read more
By Rostyslav Averchuk Kharkiv, Ukraine (EFE).- Ukrainian forces have halted Russia’s attempts to expand its control in the Sumy region, launching counterattacks near the recently recaptured village of Andriivka. However, fierce battles continue in Donetsk and Kharkiv, where Russia seeks to encircle Pokrovsk and advance toward the Dnipropetrovsk region, while also pressing attacks near Kupiansk. … Read more