Politics
Vance, Putin… Zelenskyy: the losers and winners in Hungary’s decisive election
With almost all votes counted in Hungary’s parliamentary elections, Péter Magyar has emerged victorious. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat, bringing his 16-year tenure in power to an end.
The US and Iran are continuing talks following a fruitless meeting in Islamabad
Washington and Tehran are maintaining contact and attempting to reach an agreement despite the lack of a breakthrough during the talks in Pakistan. The parties are leaving the door open for further dialogue.
The wife of the Spanish Prime Minister has been charged with corruption
The wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Begonia Gómez, has been charged with corruption. The investigation into the case lasted two years.
Estonia has announced the arrest of 16 people linked to the Russian security services
Since the start of 2025, 16 people have been arrested in Estonia on suspicion of collaborating with Russian intelligence services. According to local security authorities, some of their activities have shifted to social media.
Зеленський анонсував переговори з Європою про спільну систему захисту неба (ВІДЕО)
Україна цього тижня проведе переговори з європейськими партнерами щодо створення спільної системи захисту неба. Про це Володимир Зеленський заявив у зверненні з нагоди Дня українського зброяра.
Putin's residence is now protected by 27 air defence systems
Vladimir Putin’s residence on Lake Valdai has been fitted with additional air defence systems. The total number of such systems around the site has risen to 27.
Following his election victory in Hungary, Magyar spoke about future relations with Putin
Péter Magyar, leader of the Tisza party, which won the parliamentary elections in Hungary, believes that the new Hungarian government will have to enter into negotiations with Moscow.
Hungarian media reported that Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó was absent following the election
The Hungarian media have noted the absence of Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó from the public eye following the parliamentary elections. He did not appear alongside Viktor Orbán when the results were announced.
Britain is drawing up an updated plan to prepare the country for war
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.
The White House has warned staff of a ban on betting on prediction markets amid the war with Iran
The US Presidential Administration has issued a warning to staff regarding the prohibition on using their official positions for betting, against the backdrop of events surrounding Iran. This follows suspicions arising from substantial winnings in financial and futures markets.
Trump is considering limited strikes against Iran following the collapse of negotiations
The White House is discussing new options regarding Iran following the breakdown of talks in Pakistan. Among the possible measures, alongside a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the resumption of limited strikes is also being considered.
The US and Iran may hold a new round of talks by 21 April: Axios has named the mediators
Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey are attempting to organise another round of talks between the US and Iran before the ceasefire expires on 21 April. According to Axios, the mediators are currently working to bridge the gap between the parties and prevent another breakdown in diplomacy, against the backdrop of the US naval blockade that has already been announced and threats of further strikes.
