Politics
The US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire
The US has agreed to Pakistan’s proposal for a two-week ceasefire with Iran. President Donald Trump announced this on Tuesday evening.
Britain will not allow the US to use its bases to launch strikes against Iran’s civilian infrastructure
The UK will not grant the US access to its military bases for strikes against bridges and power stations in Iran. This refers solely to potential operations targeting civilian infrastructure.
The Rada has extended the military levy for three years following the lifting of martial law
On 7 April, the Verkhovna Rada adopted Bill No. 15110 at its second reading and in its entirety, extending the military levy for a further three years following the termination or lifting of martial law. The bill was passed by 257 MPs.
Russia is spreading disinformation due to Ukraine’s success in the Middle East – Sibiga
Russia launched a disinformation campaign against Ukraine after cooperation between Kyiv and the Gulf states rapidly strengthened in the wake of Iranian air strikes.
Orbán, in a conversation with Putin, compared himself to a ‘mouse’ seeking to help a ‘lion’ — media reports
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told Russian President Vladimir Putin that he was prepared to do everything possible to help him ‘resolve’ the war in Ukraine. In particular, they discussed a possible meeting between Russia and the United States in Budapest, which never took place.
Brazil has added car manufacturer BYD to its list of offenders for exploiting workers
The Brazilian Ministry of Labour has added the Chinese corporation BYD to the official register of employers who have used labour in conditions akin to slavery.
Petraeus stated that the US must learn how to wage a new kind of war from Ukraine
David Petraeus, a former CIA director and retired US Army general, has stated that the United States must learn from Ukraine a “completely new concept of warfare”. Following his tenth trip to Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion, he said that Russia “no longer has the upper hand” and that the Ukrainian army is compensating for a shortage of personnel and resources through the systematic use of drones.
The EU has warned the US against strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure
The European Union has stated that attacks on civilian infrastructure are unacceptable, following threats by US President Donald Trump to strike Iran’s energy facilities. Officials in Brussels have emphasised the need for a diplomatic solution.
France has repatriated 129 tonnes of its gold, which had been held in the US
Europe is increasingly keen to reduce its dependence on the US – particularly when it comes to gold. The French central bank, the Banque de France, has withdrawn all its gold from the US, having sold its remaining reserves held at the Federal Reserve and made nearly €13 billion from the transaction.
The Democrats plan to impeach Hegset over the war with Iran
A Democratic member of the House of Representatives has announced that she will table a draft resolution to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hagset over his actions in the US war against Iran.
Ukraine warns of Russia's plans to establish drone control centres in Belarus
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Russia intends to deploy ground-based drone control stations in Belarus. The Ukrainian side believes that this could heighten the risk of further attacks.
Zelenskyy has announced new proposals from the US regarding security guarantees
Ukraine is preparing new initiatives for discussion with the US aimed at strengthening the security guarantees agreement. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that it is precisely these security guarantees that must be the key to a genuine end to the war and lasting peace.
