By Rostyslav Averchuk Lviv (EFE).- Although the temporary ceasefire on attacks against the energy system appears to be holding, Russia continues bombing other facilities, while Ukrainians experience a new wave of extreme cold amid widespread power cuts and are skeptical about Moscow’s intentions. “I don’t feel this ceasefire. Shaheds keep attacking,” Yevgenia Lebedeva, a psychologist … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Brussels (EFE).- NATO foreign ministers continued to support Ukraine by contributing 1 billion euros to the initiative to purchase American weapons for Kyiv on Wednesday, while maintaining their confidence that the United States’ diplomatic efforts for peace will have results. “It is in total six countries, maybe even seven, depending on some final decisions in … Read more
By Rostyslav Averchuk Lviv (EFE).- Ukraine has opened another chapter in its fight to hinder the opponent’s war effort by attacking two sanctioned oil tankers with maritime drones while they were en route to Russian ports in the Black Sea. Ukraine is also urging its foreign partners to ensure that sanctions against oil exports are … Read more
