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US
Iran Vows ‘Crushing’ Attacks on US After Trump Threats
In a prime-time White House address, Trump said the US was “very close” to achieving its objectives but warned attacks would intensify if Iran did not reach a negotiated settlement.
April 2, 2026
Russia
1,400 Kilometers From Border: Major Russian Oil Refinery Ablaze After Drone Strike
A drone attack ignited a major fire at a key oil refinery in Ufa, over 1,400 km from Ukraine, highlighting Kyiv’s growing reach into Russia’s energy infrastructure.
April 2, 2026
Iran
China Calls for ‘Immediate’ Halt to Hostilities after Trump’s New Iran Threat
China speaks out and calls on the US and Iran to stop fighting.
April 2, 2026
Russia
Hungary: Foreign Minister Szijjártó in Tight Corner?
Leaked audio suggests Hungary’s FM vowed to lobby for removing sanctions on a Russian oligarch’s relative and easing restrictions on Russia’s shadow fleet.
April 2, 2026
NASA
Four Astronauts Head to Moon on World’s First Crewed Lunar Mission in Over 50 years
If the mission proceeds as planned, the crew will fly around the moon and back.
April 2, 2026
US
Trump Threatened to Halt Ukraine Arms to Pressure Europe Over Hormuz
Trump reportedly pushed NATO allies to deploy naval forces to secure the Strait of Hormuz but faced resistance from several European capitals, which said the operation was “not our war.”
April 2, 2026
US
Trump Says Iran War Almost Over, Warns of Weeks More Heavy Strikes
Trump said the US-Israeli campaign against Iran was close to achieving its goals, but warned that Tehran would face another two to three weeks of intense strike.
April 2, 2026
Europe
Putin Confronts Pashinyan Over Election Rules and Armenia’s Westward Drift
In a rare public airing of differences, Putin warned Pashinyan that Yerevan’s westward drift was straining ties with Moscow.
April 2, 2026
Zelensky
Fico Backs Orban in Clash With Kyiv and Brussels
Hungary and Slovakia, whose leaders have kept closer ties – verging on alliance – with Moscow than most EU governments, blame Kyiv for the Druzhba pipeline outage.
April 2, 2026
NATO
‘It Would Be a Tragedy of the First Order,’ Paul Goble Says of Possible Break with NATO
In an interview with Kyiv Post, American analyst Paul Goble said he expects Donald Trump to declare victory in Iran and tell US allies, “We’ve done our job” and that others now need to step up.
April 2, 2026
US
Chechen Units Signal Readiness to Support Iran if US Launches Ground Offensive
Iranian state media reported that Chechen units aligned with Ramzan Kadyrov are ready to deploy to Iran if the United States escalates to a ground operation.
April 1, 2026
Ukraine
‘Not Our War’ – UK’s Starmer Warns of Impacts From Iran, Calls for Closer EU Ties
The British prime minister has warned of a “fierce storm” for the country due to the war in Iran and announced plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz via a new coalition.
April 1, 2026
Russia
Syria Hints at Turning Russian Bases Into Army Training Centers
Details surrounding the planned conversions at the bases remain unclear, with the Syrian leader also stating that Damascus maintains ties with both Moscow and the West.
April 1, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Regional Boss Orders Businesses to Find Army ‘Volunteers’ Among Employees
Per a mandatory quota system now in effect, a small business must “identify” at least two suitable staff members for military service. Big businesses have to cough up five “candidates.”
April 1, 2026
US
Kyiv Labels US Delisting of Sanctioned Russian Ships ‘Manifestation of Weakness’
Ukraine’s foreign minister criticized the US’s Tuesday decision to delist three Russian vessels from sanctions that were in place since 2022, after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
April 1, 2026
Russia
‘Foreign’ Drone Detected in Finland: Police
The “foreign unmanned aircraft” was detected on the ice of Lake Pyhajarvi in Parikkala in eastern Finland on Tuesday, two days after two stray drones crashed in southern Finland.
April 1, 2026
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