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AI summaryRussian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a ceasefire for Orthodox Easter, in effect from April 11–12. Ukraine indicated it would reciprocate, but Russian officials reported widespread violations by Ukrainian forces during the truce. The ceasefire has now expired, with both sides accusing each other of continued hostilities.
AI summaryFighting persists in Ukraine ahead of a planned Orthodox Easter ceasefire announced by Russia, with drone strikes reported in multiple regions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed readiness to mirror any halt in fighting, while attacks have continued, injuring civilians and damaging infrastructure.
AI summaryAt the first Russian Space Forum in Moscow, South Africa reaffirmed its commitment to lunar exploration partnerships and voiced support for a legally binding space arms control measure. The CEO of the South African National Space Agency also highlighted the success of a Russian-built space debris monitoring system operating from South Africa.
AI summaryThe remaining seven Russian nationals from the Kursk Region held in Ukraine's Sumy Region have been released and are returning home via Belarus, according to Russia's Human Rights Commissioner. The release follows difficult negotiations, with Ukraine initially confirming readiness to return five of the seven. Meanwhile, over 380 Kursk residents remain listed as missing.
AI summaryLawyers for victims of the Southport attack say ministers are failing to act on lessons from the 2024 atrocity, as new figures show Prevent is struggling with a surge in referrals and few children flagged for extreme violence receive support. An official inquiry report due Monday is expected to criticise multiple agencies.
AI summaryNorth Korean leader Kim Jong-un met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Pyongyang and called for stronger bilateral ties, placing top priority on relations with Beijing. Kim voiced support for China’s one-China principle and a multipolar world order. The visit was Wang’s first to North Korea since 2019 and follows last year’s Xi-Kim summit.
AI summaryHungary gears up for a historic parliamentary election on 12 April, with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán facing his most serious challenger yet in Peter Magyar's Tisza party. The vote is seen as a referendum on Orbán's 16 years in power, with concerns over media control and electoral fairness, and implications for Hungary's place in Europe and relations with Russia.
AI summaryItaly's UniCredit has denied media reports claiming it plans to liquidate its Russian business, stating there has been no change in strategy. Reports from Kommersant suggested the bank abandoned a sale and was considering full exit, but UniCredit says its Russian operations remain a small, focused franchise.
AI summaryThe foreign ministers of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have denied Ukraine access to their airspace for attacks on Russia, according to a joint declaration reported by the Lithuanian Foreign Ministry. Meanwhile, Russian officials have accused the Baltic states and Finland of allowing Ukrainian drones to pass through their airspace for strikes on Russian territory, and have issued warnings to EU nations.
AI summarySlovak Prime Minister Robert Fico says Bratislava will not approve new EU anti-Russian sanctions until oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline resume. Supplies are expected to restart on April 23 after Ukraine began refilling the pipeline, which had been halted since January 27.
AI summaryRussia's steel production dropped 10.4% year-on-year in Q1 2026 to 15.6 million tons, according to preliminary data from Chermet Corporation. Global steel output in March fell 4.2% to 159.9 million metric tons, as reported by the World Steel Association, with notable declines in China and the Middle East.
AI summarySix months after the October 10, 2025 ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Gaza remains in limbo: continued attacks, limited aid, and no comprehensive Israeli withdrawal persist. Al Jazeera reports over 700 Palestinian deaths since the deal, while South China Morning Post analysis highlights the broader challenges of ceasefires in resolving underlying conflicts.
AI summaryHungary's parliamentary election could end Viktor Orban's 16-year rule, with challenger Peter Magyar's Tisza party leading in polls. Both leaders trade accusations of foreign interference as the EU and Russia watch closely.
AI summaryDuring a visit to Havana, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov expressed solidarity with Cuba and condemned the US blockade, while China voiced opposition to external interference and approved emergency aid. The moves underscore continued backing for Cuba's government despite US sanctions and reports of possible military action.
AI summaryRussian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have agreed to a 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter, following a proposal from Kyiv. The truce, which begins Saturday afternoon, comes amid stalled peace talks and mutual accusations of violations.
AI summaryRussia has summoned Japan's ambassador to protest a Japanese firm's investment in a Ukrainian drone maker, warning of a 'hostile act' and falling relations. The move underscores Moscow's concerns over Tokyo's potential defense cooperation with Kyiv, though analysts question the severity of the protest.
AI summaryBritish authorities have not detained any Russian vessels, reportedly due to legal thresholds under international maritime law. Russia argues sanctions and port bans violate the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, while the UK has imposed restrictions on 544 shadow fleet vessels.
AI summaryBritain announced it had tracked and deterred three Russian submarines operating covertly near critical underwater cables and pipelines in the North Atlantic. Defence Secretary John Healey warned President Putin of serious consequences if infrastructure is damaged, while Moscow denied any threat. The operation involved Royal Navy and RAF assets, with Norway's participation confirmed.