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Russia has reported the loss of a Su-30 fighter jet over occupied Crimea
A Su-30 fighter jet crashed in occupied Crimea during a routine training flight. The aircraft was flying without a combat load
RFI has reported the presence of Ukrainian military personnel in western Libya
More than 200 Ukrainian military personnel and experts may be stationed in western Libya. According to sources, their presence is linked to an agreement with the government in Tripoli.
Comet MAPS will approach the Sun on 4 April: will it be the highlight of the month?
Comet C/2026 A1 MAPS will reach perihelion – its closest point to the Sun – on 4 April, after which it will become clear whether it will survive this extreme close approach and become one of the brightest celestial events of April.
Ukraine has submitted a request to the US for an Easter truce — Zelenskyy
Ukraine has submitted a request to the US for an Easter ceasefire, but it is not known whether the Russians will receive it.
Usyk will face a tough challenge in his boxing match against Verhoeven, says strongman Eddie Hall
British strongman Eddie Hall has assessed the prospects of a bout between Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven. He believes the Ukrainian is in for a tough test.
A German artist has been sentenced in absentia in Russia for a satirical sculpture depicting Putin and Patriarch Kirill
A court in Russia has sentenced German sculptor Jacques Tilly in absentia to eight years and six months in a penal colony for his satirical work, which depicts Russian President Putin and Patriarch Kirill of Moscow in an erotic pose.
US intelligence claims that Iran has retained a significant portion of its missile capabilities
US intelligence believes that Iran has retained a significant portion of its missile and drone capabilities despite strikes by the US and Israel. These are assessments made over the past few days.
Will Trump be able to withdraw the US from NATO?
US President Donald Trump has stated that he is considering the possibility of the country withdrawing from NATO. This stance has emerged against the backdrop of the war with Iran and a lack of support from allies.
More than 40 countries have formed a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
The UK Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, has stated that the more than 40 countries that have joined the talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz are prepared to resolve the issue “economically and diplomatically”.
In 2025, nearly 1,300 complaints were lodged against prosecutors, and 39 people were dismissed
During 2025, the Prosecutors’ Qualification and Disciplinary Commission received 1,296 complaints regarding possible disciplinary offences. Following the outcome of the investigations, some prosecutors were held accountable; in particular, 39 individuals were dismissed.
Russia has attacked at least 19 countries over the centuries – Kaya Kallas
Kaja Kallas, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, stated that over the past 100 years, Russia has carried out at least 19 attacks on other countries. She emphasised that none of these countries had attacked Russia.
From 9,000 UAH to 12,000 USD: law enforcement officers have uncovered four schemes involving the illegal smuggling of goods across the border
Five people have been arrested in Zakarpattia on suspicion of organising the illegal smuggling of people across the state border. The cost of such ‘services’ was as high as 12,000 dollars.