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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reiterated Moscow's commitment to talks on Ukraine, citing agreements from the Alaska summit, while noting that European leaders are blocking their implementation. He also criticized ongoing US sanctions and expressed openness to dialogue with other nations, including Hungary.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla begin a four-day state visit to the US on April 27, aiming to reaffirm ties strained by Britain's refusal to join the US-led war on Iran. The visit marks the 250th anniversary of American independence but is shadowed by Trump's criticism of Prime Minister Starmer, security concerns, and controversies including Prince Andrew's legal issues.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin for inter-governmental talks, resulting in a strategic defence partnership including drone cooperation and Patriot missile funding. Merz also addressed Ukraine's EU accession prospects, ruling out immediate membership while supporting closer ties.
Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule in Hungary ended with a landslide defeat to Péter Magyar's Tisza party, which secured 138 seats in the 199-seat parliament. The result is seen as a setback for global far-right movements, with analysts debating the extent of policy change under Magyar's new government.
EU leaders have congratulated Péter Magyar on his election victory in Hungary, which ends Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule. Officials express hope for stronger EU-Hungary relations, while Magyar signals intent to implement reforms and draw on Poland's experience in restoring democratic standards.
US-Iran talks hosted by Pakistan collapsed after nearly 21 hours, with Iran rejecting US demands on uranium enrichment, the Strait of Hormuz, and regional proxies. Washington faces a strategic impasse as oil prices surge and the global economy trembles. With a second round in doubt and contradictory statements from President Trump, the future of diplomacy remains uncertain.
Pro-European opposition leader Peter Magyar has won a landslide victory in Hungary's parliamentary election, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule. Magyar's Tisza party secured a two-thirds majority, and he has pledged to fight corruption and restore ties with Brussels and NATO.
Nikolay Azarov, Ukraine's prime minister from 2010 to 2014, told TASS that European support for President Zelensky is wavering due to financial pressures, and that the West will continue funding Ukraine with 5-6 billion euros monthly, dismissing the possibility of Kiev's financial collapse. He also claimed the EU, Britain, and the US staged a coup in Ukraine, a charge not verified by other sources.
Viktor Orbán conceded defeat after 16 years in power as Péter Magyar’s Tisza party secured a two-thirds parliamentary majority in Hungary’s April 12 election. Record turnout accompanied a decisive shift that European leaders hailed as a turn toward the EU, while Orbán said he would serve from opposition and later declined his parliamentary seat.
Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of thousands of violations of a 32-hour Easter ceasefire that ended Sunday, casting doubt on the durability of any pause in the four-year war. Ukrainian forces reported 2,299 violations, while Russia's Defence Ministry cited 1,971 breaches. A truce extension was rejected by Moscow.
Ukrainian and Russian leaders attended Orthodox Easter services on Sunday as both sides accused each other of thousands of ceasefire violations. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia would not extend the truce unless Ukraine accepts Moscow's terms, while President Putin praised the Russian Orthodox Church's role.
Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of violating a 32-hour truce declared for Orthodox Easter, with Kyiv reporting hundreds of incidents and Moscow claiming nearly 2,000 breaches. Despite the ceasefire, both sides reported continued attacks and a prisoner exchange of 175 each proceeded.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov described President Vladimir Putin's Easter ceasefire as a humanitarian gesture, citing the holiday's significance to both Russians and Ukrainians. Peskov also said Russia does not seek a mere ceasefire but a lasting peace, and clarified that envoy Kirill Dmitriev's US visit was not part of Ukraine conflict negotiations.
Hungary's parliamentary election on April 12 pits Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz party against the Tisza Party led by Peter Magyar. The vote is seen as pivotal for Hungary's EU relations, with Orban's record of vetoes and opposition to EU policies at stake.
Hungary's long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded defeat in Sunday's election after 16 years in power, with challenger Péter Magyar's Tisza party projected to win. The high-turnout vote was seen as a pivotal test for the EU and international allies, with US and Russian ties at stake.
Russian 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.
Fighting 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.
Slovak 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.
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a ceasefire in Ukraine for Orthodox Easter, from April 11-12, the Kremlin said. The announcement followed calls from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a truce, but Moscow says it did not discuss the move with other parties in advance. Both sides have accused each other of violating previous ceasefires.
Russian 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.