Politics
During EU meetings, Péter Szijjártó was able to call Moscow and share details of the negotiations
According to The Washington Post, Hungary’s Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó maintained regular contact with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during European Union meetings. Szijjártó himself has dismissed these reports as false.
A high-level NATO delegation visited Ukraine for the first time during the major war
This was the first visit to Ukraine by a NATO delegation of this calibre since the start of the full-scale war; it was led by Admiral Pierre Vandier, the Supreme Commander of the Alliance’s Joint Forces for Transformation. During the visit, the parties discussed the participation of Ukrainian military personnel in NATO exercises, as well as the further development of the NATO-Ukraine Joint Action Training Centre (JATEC).
Schools with a new approach: The Ministry of Education and Science is preparing major changes to teaching and lessons in shelters
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine is initiating an update to the rules governing the school system in order to adapt education to the challenges posed by war and emergencies. The new draft order, which has already been put out for public consultation, provides for the formalisation of lessons held in shelters and flexible learning formats
Iran has responded to the US ultimatum regarding the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran has warned that it will retaliate in the event of strikes on its energy facilities.
The talks in Miami offer hope of significant progress towards ending the war
The second day of strategic consultations between the Ukrainian and US delegations has begun in Miami. The parties have already discussed key differences and preparations for a trilateral meeting with the Russian side.
Crossing the border with children in 2026: what has changed for parents and relatives
The rules for Ukrainian minors crossing the border during martial law remain simplified. At present, children may travel accompanied by one parent without the need for a notarised consent form from the other parent.
The main threats to the US: Russia, China, Iran, North Korea and Pakistan
US intelligence believes that the number of missiles capable of striking the US mainland will increase significantly in the coming years. Several countries have been included on the list of potential threats.
The US is deploying an additional 4,500 Marines and Navy personnel to the Middle East
The United States is stepping up its military presence in the region amid the war with Iran. Thousands of marines and sailors are heading to the Middle East.
NATO has withdrawn troops from its mission in Iraq to Europe amid the war with Iran
The North Atlantic Alliance has relocated its personnel from Iraq to Europe. The decision was taken in response to the escalating conflict surrounding Iran.
The US has rejected Russia’s proposal to exchange intelligence with Iran and Ukraine
Moscow has proposed to Washington that it cease sharing intelligence with Iran in exchange for halting the exchange of information with Ukraine. The US has rejected this proposal.
The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service proposed staging an assassination attempt on Viktor Orbán in order to boost his performance in the Hungarian parliamentary elections
In the run-up to the Hungarian elections, Russian operatives proposed a plan designed to shift the course of the campaign in Viktor Orbán’s favour. The idea was to stage an assassination attempt in order to shift the focus of the election campaign from socio-economic issues to security concerns.
Iran has reported a US and Israeli strike on a nuclear facility in Natanz
Authorities in Tehran have reported a new attack on the uranium enrichment facility in Natanz. However, they have stated that no leakage of radioactive material has been detected.
