Russia
Canada Amends Laws to Seize Profits From Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine
Ottawa has established a legal mechanism to transfer interest from immobilized Russian funds to Kyiv, as Ukraine continues to push for full confiscation of $300 billion in state assets.
April 12, 2026
NATO
OPINION: “Daddy” killed NATO – We All Need to Just Move On
Europe and its partners need to face up to Trump’s desertion from NATO and to think outside the box to address damage-management challenges.
April 12, 2026
Europe
Hungary election: What’s at stake for Ukraine, Russia, and the EU?
A pivotal moment for Europe, Ukraine, and others, as Viktor Orbán faces his biggest challenge in years in a vote that has implications beyond Hungary.
April 12, 2026
US
Qatar Restores Maritime Traffic as US Navy Begins Clearing Hormuz Mines
Following a month-long blockade, Qatar has reopened its territorial waters to commercial vessels while US warships move to neutralize Iranian mines in the strategic strait.
April 12, 2026
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
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
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
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
Ukraine’s Gambling Market Needs Common Sense – Natalia Denikeieva
Ukraine’s gambling market is undergoing real and tough change. Natalia Denikeieva, deputy minister at the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, explains the state of the market.
April 11, 2026
US
US Intelligence: Iran Retains Thousands of Ballistic Missiles in Subterranean Hangers
Official assessments warn that Tehran could use the ceasefire to repair launchers and extract hidden missile stockpiles, even after losing 50% of its arsenal.
April 11, 2026
Ukraine
182 Ukrainians Return Home in Pre-Easter Prisoner Swap With Russia
President Zelensky announced the recovery of 175 servicemen and seven civilians from captivity, including defenders of Mariupol and Chornobyl, most of whom had been held since 2022.
April 11, 2026
War in Ukraine
10 Injured as Russian FAB Bombs Strike Central Kramatorsk
Russian forces dropped four heavy glide bombs on the city center on Saturday morning, leaving two civilians in a critical condition before the scheduled Easter ceasefire.
April 11, 2026