Russia

By Rostyslav Averchuk Lviv (EFE).- Two years after explosions destroyed the Russian-occupied Kakhovka dam, the death toll from the catastrophic flood remains unknown, with hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians still grappling with its devastating impact on agriculture, environment, and infrastructure in the country’s south. Billions of liters of water surged downriver after an explosion breached … Read more

By Rostyslav Averchuk Lviv (EFE).- The daring operation against Russian military aviation boosts morale in the invaded country and demonstrates its ability to inflict heavy blows against the enemy through asymmetric operations, as Ukraine seeks to strengthen its position to force Russia into genuine negotiations. “Finally, there is some justice after so many nights of … Read more

Moscow (EFE).- Russia’s Defense Ministry confirmed on Sunday that Ukrainian drones hit military airfields in the northern region of Murmansk and the Siberian region of Irkutsk, located over 6,000 kilometers (3,728 miles) from Kyiv. According to a military statement, drones launched remotely from trailers attached to heavy trucks hit several aircraft parked on the runway: … Read more

By Rostyslav Averchuk Lviv (EFE).- The rhetoric and first steps of Pope Leo XIV on the war in Ukraine have ignited optimism in the country. The country sees the new pontiff as a potential ally in the Vatican as Kyiv strives to bolster international pressure on Moscow to halt its invasion. Many hope Leo’s moral … Read more

By Rostyslav Averchuk Lviv (EFE).- After the talks in Turkey have not achieved a ceasefire and underlined the divergences between the positions of Kyiv and Moscow, Ukraine is preparing for a summer of fighting and diplomatic efforts aimed at overcoming the dual pressure from the United States and Russia. The outcome of the talks in … Read more

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 s. In the coming days, there will be … Read more

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

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