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
Jerusalem, Sep 16 (EFE).- The families of Israeli hostages in Gaza expressed their concern” over the intense attacks Israel is carrying out tonight in the Gaza Strip, stating that “tonight could be the last night for hostages.” In a statement, the Forum of Families of Hostages and Missing Persons, which represents most of the relatives … Read more
Gaza City (EFE).- The Israel Defense Forces launched a series of intense airstrikes against Gaza City on Monday night in preparation for a ground invasion of the Gazan capital, as confirmed by EFE and reported by local sources. The city, which is besieged and under evacuation orders, is being heavily attacked by Israeli forces using … Read more
Cairo, Sep 15 (EFE) – The countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council ordered on Monday the military command to take the necessary measures to activate “joint defense mechanisms and Gulf deterrent capabilities” in the face of last week’s Israeli attack on Doha, which targeted Hamas negotiators. “The Supreme Council affirmed the full solidarity of the … Read more
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
By Ahmad Awad Wadi Gaza (EFE).- Thousands of Palestinians left Gaza City on Friday with all their belongings on their backs, heading to the south of the enclave, aware that they could die on their way due to constant Israeli bombardment. “The places we are being forced to go to are not safe. They tell … Read more
Brussels, Sep 12 (EFE) – NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte announced Friday a new mission to bolster the defense of NATO’s eastern flank in response to Russian drone incursions into Polish airspace earlier this week. “It’s reckless and unacceptable. We can’t have Russian drones entering allied airspace,” Rutte said, as he announced operation “Eastern Sentry.” Rutte … Read more
Sanaa (EFE).- The Houthi-controlled Yemeni Ministry of Health reported that at least 35 people were killed and 131 wounded on Wednesday in a new wave of Israeli bombings against the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, and the northern province of Al-Jawf. “The total number of victims has risen to 166, including 35 fatalities and 131 people injured,” … Read more
By Imane Rachidi The Hague (EFE).- The ICC opened a historic hearing on Tuesday in absentia for Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony, who has been a fugitive since 2005. During the hearing, the prosecution presented 39 charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Victims demanded recognition, while the defense questioned the process’s legality, arguing … Read more
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
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
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