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Day 43 of the war in the Middle East: Donald Trump has declared Iran’s military defeat and stated that the US is prepared to use force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Whilst the world anxiously awaits the markets’ reaction, the final round of diplomacy is beginning in Pakistan: direct talks between Washington and Tehran
Today, 11 April, measures to restrict electricity consumption are being introduced across all regions. Ukrenergo urges residents to take note of the scheduled power cuts and prepare for temporary power outages
Ukraine is holding its breath in anticipation of an ‘Easter miracle’—a major prisoner exchange involving the highest diplomatic circles. While drones continue to strike Russian oil refineries day and night, and a political storm is brewing in the corridors of parliament, the head of the President’s Office, Kirill Budanov, gives his first major interview in his new role
Every year on 11 April, at the initiative of the UN, the world marks International Day of Liberation of Prisoners of Fascist Concentration Camps. This date was established to commemorate the international uprising of prisoners at Buchenwald, which began on 11 April 1945
The Ukrainian Defence Forces continue to inflict heavy losses on the invaders. In the past 24 hours alone, 1,440 enemy personnel have been eliminated and dozens of pieces of military equipment destroyed, including over 60 artillery systems
Oil prices rose at the end of the week due to concerns over supplies from Saudi Arabia and a sharp drop in tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that the country will achieve its objectives regarding Iran either through negotiations or by resuming hostilities. He emphasised that the ceasefire does not mean the end of the campaign.
The Hungarian side has raised suspicions regarding the origin of funds belonging to Ukraine’s Oschadbank that were seized on its territory. The bank denies these allegations and claims that the published materials have been falsified.
An oil depot caught fire in the temporarily occupied city of Feodosia on the night of 8 April following a shelling. The fire was reported by the Telegram channel ‘Krymsky Veter’.
Former officials of a unit of the Ukrainian National Guard have been notified that they are under investigation for making unauthorised payments to military personnel. According to the investigation, the losses amounted to almost 12 million hryvnias.
Law enforcement officers carried out a large-scale operation in several regions and arrested those involved in the scheme. According to preliminary figures, at least 40 people were affected by it.
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have attacked a number of regions in Ukraine, using drones, artillery and aircraft. The shelling has resulted in casualties and injuries, as well as damage to infrastructure and homes.
