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US President Donald Trump has responded to the large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine on 16 April. He described the attack as horrific and said he would like to see the situation resolved, but that Washington is currently focused on Iran.
As part of its negotiations with the US, Iran is considering allowing ships to pass freely through the Omani section of the Strait of Hormuz. The implementation of this proposal depends on reaching agreements to prevent further conflict.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has called on Alliance member states not to let their guard down regarding Russia’s war against Ukraine and to step up security support for Kyiv. He made this statement at a meeting of the Contact Group on Defence for Ukraine in the ‘Ramstein’ format.
Ukraine could receive the first tranche of a €90 billion loan from the European Union in the second half of 2026. The European Commission has stated that it is ready to implement this support package.
Iran has appealed to the United Nations, demanding compensation from five states which, it claims, took part in the war on the side of the US and Israel. These are countries in the Persian Gulf and the Middle East.
Law enforcement officers have detained two people suspected of being involved in an explosion near a private house in Brovary. The incident occurred on the evening of 13 April.
A dust cloud from the Sahara is expected to sweep across southern and central Europe in the coming days. It is expected to reach its highest concentration on 16 April, and the dust storm will also affect parts of Ukraine.
The UK government is working on a new version of a plan designed to prepare the country for a possible outbreak of war. The document will cover both the military sphere and civilian infrastructure.
Following fruitless talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad, Israeli media reported that the army was preparing for a possible resumption of hostilities. Against this backdrop, the United States announced the start of a naval blockade of Iran, whilst Tehran responded that the Strait of Hormuz was under the full control of Iranian forces.
Shakhtar Donetsk beat AZ Alkmaar 3–0 in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League quarter-finals. The match took place in Kraków.
The US President has stated that Iran is failing to comply with the agreements on ensuring the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran had previously accused the US of breaching the terms of the agreement.
In Odessa, law enforcement officers have detained a foreign national suspected of attempting to murder a senior officer of the Ukrainian Navy. According to the investigation, he was acting on instructions from the Russian secret services.
