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War in Ukraine
Three Medics Injured as Russian Drone Strikes Ambulance During Easter Night
A targeted drone attack in the Sumy region has left three medical workers wounded, marking a further violation of the 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire.
April 12, 2026
Ukraine
Russia Violates Easter Ceasefire 469 Times Within Hours of Commencement
The Ukrainian General Staff reported hundreds of strikes and dozens of assaults since the truce began on Saturday afternoon, despite Moscow’s pledge to observe a “holiday silence.”
April 12, 2026
Zelensky
Ukraine Opens Defense Expertise Export in Middle East Security Deals
“Ukrainian companies will work with the armed forces of these countries to protect specific facilities,” Zelensky said.
April 12, 2026
US
US-Iran Peace Talks End Without Agreement as Vance Issues ‘Final Offer’
Following 21 hours of marathon negotiations in Islamabad, US President JD Vance announced a deadlock over Iran’s nuclear program, while President Donald Trump claimed a deal “makes no difference.”
April 12, 2026
Europe
Hungarians Vote in Closely Watched Election, with Orban’s Rule on Line
Opinion polls suggest the party of pro-European conservative Peter Magyar -- who has promised a “system change” -- is running well ahead of that of Orban.
April 12, 2026
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 11, 2026
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on April 11, 2026
April 12, 2026
OPINION: Shifting Sands of Fortune: See Ukraine and the Gulf Move Closer
New alliances are formed amid the mayhem of conflict in Europe and the Middle East
April 11, 2026
Europe
Over 100,000 Protest in Budapest Ahead of Pivotal Parliamentary Elections
A massive seven-hour concert on Heroes’ Square turned into a major anti-government rally as voters called for an end to Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule.
April 11, 2026
Europe
Estonia Refrains From Seizing Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Citing Escalation Risk
Tallinn’s navy warned that detaining sanctioned tankers could lead to military confrontation with Moscow, as Russia maintains armed patrols in the Gulf of Finland.
April 11, 2026
US
Iran and US Top Officials Launch Negotiations in Pakistan
JD Vance said before leaving the US that if the other side was “willing to negotiate in good faith, we’re certainly willing to extend the open hand”.
April 11, 2026
US
US Reportedly Agrees to Release $6 Billion in Frozen Iranian Assets Amid Peace Talks
Washington has signaled its “seriousness” in the Islamabad negotiations by moving to unfreeze funds in exchange for the guaranteed reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
April 11, 2026
US
Iran Struggles to Clear Hormuz Mines, Complicating Peace Talks
Tehran reportedly lacks the coordinates and technical capacity to remove sea mines laid during the conflict, creating a major obstacle for the “decisive” negotiations currently underway in Islamabad.
April 11, 2026
Ukraine
Orthodox Easter Ceasefire Begins as Kyiv Warns of Immediate Response to Violations
The temporary truce between Ukraine and Russia took effect at 4 p.m. on Saturday, with President Zelensky stating that any Russian strikes will be met with a mirror response.
April 11, 2026
Ukraine
Easter, Drones and the Best Rapiers in the World
While Ukraine’s expertise in drones is much talked about, its blacksmiths, have gained prominence in an area of weapons production less widely discussed – the field of swords, rapiers, and sabers.
April 11, 2026
Putin
OPINION: A New Battle in the Kremlin
For the first time in years, Russia’s elite conflict is no longer hidden.
April 11, 2026
Iran
US Intelligence Suggests China May Supply Anti-Aircraft Systems to Iran
Sources indicate that Beijing might be leveraging the two-week ceasefire to replenish Tehran’s arsenal with man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS) through third-party countries.
April 11, 2026
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