Investigation by European countries reveals Russia poisoned Navalny in prison

(FILE) - Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in Moscow, Russia, 22 October 2018 (reissued 13 February 2026). EFE/EPA/MAXIM SHIPENKOV

​Munich, Germany, Feb 14 (EFE). – Russia poisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny with a lethal toxin extracted from a South American frog, according to the results of an investigation presented on Saturday by the governments of Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Sweden, and the Netherlands. ​“Collaborative work has confirmed through laboratory testing that the deadly toxin … Read more

Trump launches Peace Board in Davos, meets with Zelenskyy, and unveils ‘New Gaza’ plans

A handout photo made available by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Service shows Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (C-L) with US President Donald Trump (C-R) during their meeting on the sidelines of the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, Switzerland. Jan. 22, 2026. EFE/EPA/UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE HANDOUT - MANDATORY CREDIT: UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE - HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

Davos, Switzerland (EFE).- United States President Donald Trump presented his Peace Board on Thursday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, announced further negotiations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and revealed his administration’s plans for what he calls “the new Gaza.” Initially, Zelenskyy stated that he would not travel to Switzerland unless required to sign … Read more

Ukrainians hope Russia’s Oreshnik strike will fail to dent Western commitment

Ukrainian firefighters try to extinguish a fire caused by a Russian air strike in a residential area of Kiev, Ukraine, on Friday. Russia bombed Ukrainian territory with an Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile on Jan 9, 2026. EFE/Maxym Marusenko

​By Rostyslav Averchuk ​Lviv, Jan 10 (EFE).- Ukrainians expect foreign partners to remain committed to the planned security guarantees despite Russia’s demonstrative launch of an intermediate-range “Oreshnik” missile against the Lviv region, which borders EU and NATO territory. ​Details of the impact remained limited on Saturday, yet Ukrainian experts suggest that the missile caused only … Read more

Zelenskyy launches government and defense sector reboot amid uncertainty

(FILE). Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during a joint press conference with Portuguese Prime Minister Montenegro following their meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine. Dec. 20, 2025. EFE/EPA/SERGEY DOLZHENKO

By Rostyslav Averchuk Lviv (EFE).- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is carrying out a major reshuffle of the government and defense structures, including the proposed appointments of Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister and Denys Shmyhal as energy minister, as he prepares for the potential failure of the peace effort. “If our partners do not force Russia … Read more

Putin warns attack on his house will lead to a revision of accords, Zelenskyy denies it

(FILE). Russian President Vladimir Putin meets Secretary of United Russia's General Council Vladimir Yakushev (not pictured) at the Kremlin, in Moscow, Russia. December 15, 2025. EFE/EPA/MIKHAIL METZEL/SPUTNIK/KREMLIN / POOL MANDATORY CREDIT

Moscow (EFE).- President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, warned his United States counterpart, Donald Trump, of his intention to revise his stance and some agreements reached in the previous stage of negotiations on Ukraine following an attack by Kyiv on one of Putin’s residences, the Kremlin reported on Monday, something Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denied. Russian … Read more

Taliban back Russian plan to build rail link through Afghanistan

(FILE) - Taliban security officials stand guard in Kabul, Afghanistan, Dec. 22, 2025. EFE/EPA/SAMIULLAH POPAL

Kabul (EFE).- The Taliban government on Thursday expressed support for Russia’s interest in building a railway line through Afghanistan, saying improved security conditions make the country suitable for major regional connectivity projects. Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesperson for the Taliban-run Islamic Emirate, said Kabul welcomes recent remarks by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk that Moscow … Read more

Millions of Ukrainians spend Christmas Eve without power after Russian attacks

A children's choir during a Christmas Eve celebration in Lviv, Ukraine. Dec. 24, 2025. EFE/ Rostyslav Averchuk

By Rostyslav Averchuk Lviv, Ukraine (EFE). — Millions of Ukrainians spent Christmas Eve without electricity in freezing temperatures after a large-scale Russian attack on the country’s energy infrastructure on Wednesday, officials and residents said. Power outages were reported across several regions after Russia fired about 650 long-range drones and 38 missiles targeting electricity generation facilities … Read more

US discusses peace guarantees, post-conflict recovery with Ukraine

US Special Presidential Envoy for Peace Missions Steve Witkoff in Washington, DC, US, May 28, 2025. EFE/EPA/Chris Kleponis - Pool via CNP / POOL

​Washington, Dec 21 (EFE).- Representatives from the United States and Ukraine met in Miami to discuss security guarantees for Kyiv and the country’s economic recovery after the end of the conflict as part of a peace plan with Russia promoted by Washington ​“Over the last three days in Florida, the Ukrainian delegation held a series … Read more

Progress in Kupyansk bolsters Ukraine’s position ahead of key talks with the US

(FILE). Ukrainian servicemen of the 125th Separate Heavy Mechanized Brigade test the new 'Iron Cloud' automatic air defense machine gun at an undisclosed location in the Kupyansk direction, Kharkiv region, northeastern Ukraine, Nov.13, 2025, amid the Russian invasion. November 13, 2025. (EFE/EPA/SERGEY KOZLOV

By Rostyslav Averchuk Lviv (EFE).- Advances in Kupyansk, which Russia claimed to have captured in November, mark one of Ukraine’s major successes on the battlefield over the last two years, as Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy relies on the resilience of his army to strengthen the country’s negotiating position ahead of the key meeting with United … Read more

EU agrees to freeze Russian assets indefinitely

(FILE) European Union flags at the European commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, 01 August 2025. EFE/EPA/OLIVIER HOSLET

​Brussels, Dec 12 (EFE).- The European Union countries approved on Friday the indefinite freezing of some 210 billion euros in Russian assets, allowing them to eventually be used to finance the reconstruction of the country if the 27 member states reach a consensus. ​The ambassadors of the EU member states agreed on Friday to indefinitely … Read more

Russia targets a key hub in an attempt to paralyze Ukraine’s railways

(FILE). Destroyed bridge over the railways in retaken town Lyman Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine. January 26, 2023. EFE/EPA/OLEG PETRASYUK

By Rostyslav Averchuk Lviv (EFE).- Fastiv, a key logistical hub near Kyiv, Ukraine, has suffered massive strikes for three nights in a row as Russia attempts to paralyze the country’s railways, which are vital for civilian travel, grain exports, and military logistics. The railway station was destroyed in the attack on Dec. 6 against the … Read more

Putin and Modi agree to an economic alliance, talks included Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend a plenary session of the India-Russia Trade Forum in New Delhi, India. December 05, 2025. EFE/EPA/GRIGORY SYSOEV/SPUTNIK/KREMLIN / POOL MANDATORY CREDIT

By Juan Verano New Delhi (EFE).- Russia and India agreed on an economic alliance for the next five years during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to New Delhi, where he met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Negotiations over Ukraine marked the visit. As of Friday, the second and final day of Putin’s visit to … Read more