Ukraine

2 years after Kakhovka Dam destruction, Ukraine’s south grapples with its lasting toll

(FILE). A grain terminal located on the banks of the empty Kakhovka reservoir near Marianske village in the Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine. June 14, 2023. EFE/EPA/STAS KOZLIUK

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

Trump warns of ‘very tough’ sanctions against Russia and Ukraine if war does not stop

US President Donald Trump (R) and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz meet at the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 05 June 2025. (Alemania) EFE/EPA/CHRIS KLEPONIS / POOL

Washington, June 5 (EFE).- United States President Donald Trump warned on Thursday of the possibility of imposing “very tough” sanctions against both Russia and Ukraine if the war between the two countries does not end. “We’re going to be very tough, whether it’s Russia or anybody else, we’re going to be very tough, that’s a … Read more

Ukraine’s drone attack on Russian aviation boosts morale and signals strength

(FILE). A Ukrainian serviceman takes part in anti-drone training at an undisclosed location near the frontline in the Kharkiv region, northeastern Ukraine, 30 May 2025, amid the Russian invasion. EFE/EPA/SERGEY KOZLOV

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

Russia confirms that Ukrainian drones hit airfields in northern Murmansk and Siberia

This is a view of the drones in storage before they were transported to the trailer of a heavy-duty truck. June 01, 2025. -EFE/ Baza/Telegram ***EDITORIAL USE ONLY. AVAILABLE TO ILLUSTRATE THE ACCOMPANYING NEWS ITEM ONLY (CREDIT REQUIRED)***

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

Ukrainians frustrated by US inaction, urge stronger European

Ukrainian rescuers work at the site of a residential area struck by a rocket as a result of an overnight strike in a village near Kyiv, Ukraine, May 25, 2025. EFE/EPA/SERGEY DOLZHENKO

Lviv, Ukraine, (EFE) – Russia’s intensified strikes on Ukrainian cities and growing pressure on the frontlines are fueling Ukrainian frustration over the United States’ inaction and Europe’s perceived sluggish response. Many are calling for tougher sanctions on Russia and increased military aid. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently blamed continued Russian attacks on “the silence of the … Read more

Trump slams Putin for recent attacks on Kiev

(FILE) US President Donald Trump departs on Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, US, May 23, 2025. EFE/EPA/WILL OLIVER

Washington, May 25 (EFE) – United States President Donald Trump on Sunday criticized Russia’s attacks on Ukraine, the worst in weeks, and said he was considering sanctions against Moscow because President Vladimir Putin was “killing a lot of people.” “I don’t know what’s wrong with him. What the hell happened to him? Right? He’s killing … Read more

Ukrainian killed in Spain, former Yanukovych aide sanctioned by US

Several policemen search for evidences next to the dead body of Ukrainian Andrey Portnov (partially hidden down), one of former main advisers of former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich, who was shot dead outside the American School of Madrid after he dropped his children at the school, in the town of Pozuelo de Alarcon, Madrid, Spain, May 21, 2025. EFE/ Borja Sanchez-Trillo

By Marcel Gascón Kiev, May 21 (EFE).- Andriy Portnov, a former Ukrainian political figure assassinated on Wednesday in Pozuelo de Alarcón, near Madrid, held high-ranking positions under pro-Russian President Viktor Yanukovych. He was accused of helping suppress the pro-European Maidan protests and was sanctioned by the United States. Portnov, 52, served as a key legal … Read more

Trump announces immediate Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks following Putin’s call

Russian President Vladimir Putin (C) makes a statement to the media following a phone call with US President Donald Trump at the Sirius Federal Territory, Krasnodar Region, Russia, May 19, 2025. EFE/EPA/VYACHESLAV PROKOFYEV / SPUTNIK / KREMLIN POOL MANDATORY CREDIT

Washington, (EFE).- United States President Donald Trump announced Monday that Ukraine and Russia have agreed to begin immediate negotiations aimed at securing a ceasefire and potentially ending the war, following separate phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump said the conversation with Putin lasted two hours and described the … Read more

Ukraine faces a summer of combat, including dual pressure from US and Russia

(FILE). A 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. May 16, 2025. EFE/EPA/TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER OFFICE HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

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

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

Russian Sukhoi Su-25 close air 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 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 in World War II. … Read more

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