Kyiv residents are struggling to cope with freezing temperatures after a Russian drone strike ripped open a high-rise apartment building, shattering windows and cutting off basic services. Nataliya Revutska, a 58-year-old resident, said her flat remains partly habitable despite severe damage, but there is no water or electricity. The strike exposed families to harsh
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on Europe to assert its interests more forcefully to safeguard peace and prosperity in 2026, warning of mounting threats from Russian aggression, global protectionism and shifting relations with the United States. Speaking in his New Year’s address, Merz said the war in Ukraine posed a direct threat to Europe’s […]
Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine on Saturday, coinciding with heightened security measures ahead of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s key meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida. Ukraine’s air force issued a nationwide alert as explosions were heard in the capital, prompting air defense units to intercept incoming […]
In his first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo made an unusually direct appeal regarding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, asking how people could ignore Palestinians living in tents exposed to rain, wind, and cold. The U.S.-born pope, known for his quieter and diplomatic style, usually avoids political commentary in sermons, but he emphasized the plight of […]
Russia has stepped up attacks on Ukraine’s southern Odesa region, targeting port infrastructure and causing widespread power outages, Ukrainian officials said. Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba described the strikes as “systematic,” warning that Moscow’s military focus may be shifting towards Odesa, a vital hub for Ukraine’s maritime trade. President Volodymyr Zelensky
European Union leaders have agreed to provide Ukraine with a €90 billion loan to support its military and economic needs over the next two years, following intense negotiations at a summit in Brussels. The funding will be backed by the EU’s common budget after member states failed to reach consensus on using frozen Russian assets. […]
A Turkish car ferry, Cenk T, was damaged in an air strike at the Ukrainian port city of Odesa on Friday, triggering a major fire onboard. The vessel was anchored at Chornomorsk port when it was hit around 4:00 pm local time, according to operator Cenk Denizcilik. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky blamed Russia for the […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited the frontline town of Kupiansk after Kyiv said its forces had retaken parts of the northeastern city and encircled Russian troops. In a video shared on social media, Zelenskiy appeared in a bulletproof vest near a sign marking the town, praising the operation and saying battlefield successes were crucial for […]
French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed that unity between Europe and the United States remains crucial in supporting Ukraine. Speaking during a visit to China, Macron dismissed suggestions that he had questioned Washington’s commitment to Kyiv, insisting there was “no mistrust” and underscoring that transatlantic cooperation is vital on the issue. Macron welcomed the
Ukraine’s Lychakiv Cemetery in Lviv is nearing capacity as the war with Russia approaches its fourth year, with more than 1,000 fallen soldiers already laid to rest. Families visiting the graves express a deep desire for peace, even if it means facing difficult compromises. For many, including parents who lost children, the scale of loss […]









