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Several Injured in Drone Strikes on Kharkiv, Officials Say

Russian drones struck multiple sites in Kharkiv on Sunday evening, injuring several people, local officials said. Regional governor Oleh Syniehubov wrote on Telegram that a five‑story building in the city’s…

Cyprus foreign minister sees progress on Ukraine EU talks

Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos expressed optimism Tuesday that the European Union will open accession chapters with Ukraine in June, speaking after a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels.…

Kremlin welcomes European talk of dialogue with Russia

The Kremlin said Monday it views growing discussion in Europe about the need for dialogue with Russia as a positive sign, though the situation remains at an early stage. Kremlin…

Ukraine: Kombos described the situation as highly complex and unclear

Cyprus’ foreign minister expressed hope that the European Union will reach a positive decision within hours on a new support loan for Ukraine. Speaking on arrival at the EU Foreign…

One killed in Ukraine hours before planned Easter cease-fire

One person was killed and 15 wounded in two Russian attacks in Ukraine, just hours before a planned Easter cease-fire was due to take effect. A “hostile drone strike” hit…

Gender Equality Commissioner Meets Ukrainian Delegation in Nicosia

Gender Equality Commissioner Josie Christodoulou has met with a delegation of senior Ukrainian technocrats visiting Cyprus as part of a UN Women‑supported working mission, her office said. The visit focused…

Cyprus President Joins “Alliance of the Willing” Call Marking Four Years Since Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

President Nikos Christodoulides took part Wednesday in a virtual meeting of leaders from the “Alliance of the Willing,” held to mark four years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the government…

Cyprus to Be Represented by Energy Minister at UN Emergency Session on Ukraine

Energy Minister Michalis Damianou will represent the Republic of Cyprus at Tuesday’s Emergency Special Session of the U.N. General Assembly on Ukraine, held to mark four years since Russia launched…

Cyprus Defence Minister in Brussels for EU Informal Meeting

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas is in Brussels to take part in the European Union’s Informal Foreign Affairs Council in its defence ministers’ configuration, which convenes this morning. The meeting is…

Ukraine’s Electric Vehicle Sales More Than Double in 2025

Sales of battery‑powered electric vehicles in Ukraine more than doubled last year, surpassing 110,000 units, the Ukravtoprom Association of Automobile Manufacturers has said. Registrations in 2025 included 107,470 electric passenger…

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