Russia, Ukraine open peace talks after three years, no ceasefire agreement yet

Handout picture made avaliable by Turkish Foreign Minister Press Office shows Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (C) attending the meeting of Ukrainian and Russian delegations at the Presidential Office in Istanbul, Turkey, 16 May 2025. EFE/EPA/TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER OFFICE HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

Istanbul, May 16 (EFE).- Russia and Ukraine resumed peace talks in Istanbul on Friday after a stalemate since 2022, while they did not yet agree on a ceasefire, they will consider each side’s proposals. “In general, we are satisfied with the result and are ready to continue contacts. In the coming days, there will be … Read more

Putin’s 3-day ceasefire begins, rejected by Ukraine

Russian Sukhoi Su-25 close air support jets fly over the Kremlin during the Victory Day military parade general rehearsal in Moscow, Russia, May 7, 2025. EFE/EPA/SERGEI ILNITSKY

Moscow, (EFE).- A three-day unilateral ceasefire announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin takes effect by midnight, despite Ukraine’s refusal to join the Kremlin’s initiative. The temporary truce is set to last 72 hours, until midnight on May 10-11, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of the Red Army’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. … Read more

Ukraine and US sign strategic mineral agreement amid EU assurances

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant (left) and Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko sign an agreement that will allow joint exploitation of Ukrainian minerals by establishing the Reconstruction Investment Fund. May 1, 2025. EFE/US DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

International Desk, (EFE).- Ukraine and the United States have signed a landmark agreement to jointly exploit Ukrainian mineral resources, in what officials in Kyiv are calling a critical step to bolster the country’s economy and attract long-term investment from Washington. The deal, which includes a shared investment fund, has also been structured to avoid legal … Read more

Ukraine commemorates Chornobyl disaster amid persistent nuclear threat from Russia

People lay flowers near a monument honoring those who died in clean-up efforts after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, on the occasion of its 39th anniversary, in Kyiv, Ukraine, 26 April 2025, amid the Russian invasion. EFE/EPA/SERGEY DOLZHENKO

By Rostyslav Averchuk Lviv (EFE).- Ukraine marked the 39th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear catastrophe on Saturday, the worst nuclear disaster in history while grappling with ongoing threats to atomic safety caused by Russia’s drone and missile attacks and its occupation of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Europe’s largest, whose future remains uncertain. On Apr. … Read more

Ukraine holds firm in Pokrovsk against Russian onslaught amid dire humanitarian toll

(FILE). Drone engineers of the 68th Brigade of the Ukrainian Army prepare their first-person view (FPV) drones at a position along a frontline in Pokrovsk, Ukraine, March 01, 2025, amid the ongoing Russian invasion. EFE/EPA/MARIA SENOVILLA

By Rostyslav Averchuk Lviv (EFE).- The Ukrainian army continues to repel Russia’s attempts to advance toward Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, the most heated part of the frontline, as the city’s remaining civilians endure daily bombardments and a collapsing infrastructure. The entrance of Russian troops into the city looked imminent in February, after months of … Read more

Coalition of the Willing for Ukraine countries insist on US involvement

(L-R) European High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas, British Secretary of Defence John Healey and French Minister of the Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu chat prior to a meeting of he Coalition of the Willing Defence Ministers for Ukraine at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. April 10, 2025. EFE/EPA/OLIVIER HOSLET

Brussels (EFE).- Several countries in the Coalition of the Willing to provide security guarantees to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire with Russia stressed on Thursday the importance of United States support, even though Washington has ruled out sending military forces onto Ukrainian soil. The United Kingdom and France convened the “coalition of the … Read more

Ukraine extends battle to Belgorod as Russia presses in Kursk and Sumy

(FILE). Servicemen of the artillery unit of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment hold their position near Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine, Mar. 29, 2025 (issued Mar. 30, 2025), amid the Russian invasion. EFE/EPA/SERGEY SHESTAK

By Rostyslav Averchuk Lviv (EFE).- Ukraine is fighting to maintain control along its north-eastern border with Russia, repelling Moscow’s advances into the Sumy region and efforts to fully reclaim Kursk, while a bold new operation on Russian soil draws enemy reserves to the Belgorod region. On Monday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed Ukraine’s presence in Belgorod, … Read more

Macron, Starmer appointed to represent Europe in peace negotiations, says Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (L), French President Emmanuel Macron (C), and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (R) during a 31-nation summit in Paris on Thursday to discuss how to continue helping Ukraine in the war, but also how to support the country in the long term, including in a hypothetical peace deal. March 27, 2025. EFE/ Ludovic Marin / POOL / PROHIBIDO SU USO POR MAXPPP

Paris (EFE).- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday that the Paris summit on Ukraine had named French President Emmanuel Macron and United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer as Europe’s representatives for possible peace talks on the war with Russia. “Today all of us in Europe have agreed that Europe will be represented by France and … Read more

Russia, US agree infrastructure list included in energy truce with Ukraine

(FILE) A picture taken during a visit to Enerhodar organised by the Russian Defense ministry shows a general view of the shallow Kakhovka reservoir near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Enerhodar, southeastern Ukraine, 15 June 2023. EFE/EPA/SERGEI ILNITSKY

Moscow (EFE) – The Kremlin published on its website on Tuesday the list of Russian and Ukrainian energy infrastrucuture covered by a temporary truce on strikes agreed between Russia and the United States. The list includes power and hydroelectric plants, substations, transformers, and any power generation or transmission facilities, according to the Russian government’s statement. … Read more

EU to increase military, defense spending to rearm Europe

EU Council President Antonio Costa (l), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen upon arrival at the European Council meeting in Brussels, Belgium, Mar. 6, 2025.EFE/ Christophe Petit Tesson

Brussels, Mar 6 (EFE) – European Union leaders agreed Thursday to boost security and defense spending to rearm Europe in the wake of Russian aggression over Ukraine and the United States’ turnaround with the return of President Donald Trump to the White House. In the conclusions of the extraordinary summit convened by European Council President … Read more

Ukrainian Civilians may become main victims of US cutoff of military aid

(FILE) Workers unload military aid from an airplane delivered from the US to Ukraine, at the International Airport Boryspil outside Kyiv, Ukraine Jan. 25, 2022. EFE/EPA/SERGEY DOLZHENKO

By Rostyslav Averchuk Lviv, Ukraine, Mar 5 (EFE) – The United States’ suspension of military aid to Ukraine will not cause a battlefield catastrophe in the coming months, but it may affect Ukraine’s defenses and lead to more destruction of cities and civilian infrastructure by Russia’s drones and missiles, Ukrainian officials and military analysts agree. … Read more

Trump slams Zelenskyy over stance on peace talks with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) talks with US President Donald Trump (R) in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, Feb. 28 February 2025. EFE/EPA/JIM LO SCALZO / POOL

Washington, Mar 3 (EFE) – United States President Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday, warning that his opposition to a peace talks with Russia could soon cost him his job. The warnings came after Zelenskyy’s disastrous Friday visit to the White House when he engaged in a tense on-camera confrontation with the … Read more