Politics
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.
The Moldovan Parliament has approved, at first reading, the country’s withdrawal from the statutory bodies of the CIS
MPs have voted to denounce the key documents of the Commonwealth of Independent States. The decision still has to pass a second reading.
Lithuanian border guards turned back 18 migrants at the border with Belarus
Over the past 24 hours, Lithuanian border guards have prevented 18 people attempting to cross the border illegally from entering the country at the border with Belarus.
The UK has authorised the US to use its bases for strikes against Iranian targets
London has agreed to allow the United States to use its military bases for operations against Iranian missile sites. These are targets used to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Rising energy prices caused by the war with Iran could bring Russia $250 billion
A war between the US and Israel in the Persian Gulf could have a significant impact on Russia’s energy revenues. Under one scenario, these could rise by more than $250 billion by the end of 2026.
Ukraine is seeking to acquire Mirage 2000-5 aircraft from Qatar in exchange for cooperation on drones
Ukraine is seeking to reach an agreement with Qatar on the transfer of Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets. The talks relate to cooperation in the field of countering drones.
The US has authorised the sale of 140 million barrels of Iranian oil stranded at sea
The US Department of the Treasury has issued a short-term licence for the sale of nearly 140 million barrels of Iranian oil currently held on tankers at sea. Officials in Washington have stated that this decision is intended to temporarily ease the pressure on global oil supplies amid the escalating situation surrounding Iran.
71% of Ukrainians do not believe that the negotiations will lead to peace — a poll
The majority of Ukrainians — 71% — do not believe that the current negotiations can lead to a lasting peace. Only 25% of respondents believe this.
The impact of Russia’s war against Ukraine on the economy is a mere trifle compared to the impending global energy crisis
The energy crisis is escalating against the backdrop of the war in the Middle East. Experts are warning of the risk of oil shortages and a sharp rise in gas prices.
Russia, China and the US — the global winners and losers in the war with Iran
The economic consequences of the war in the Middle East are already being felt in various countries. The impact of these events is uneven and affects individual economies in different ways.
Switzerland invoked its neutrality and temporarily blocked arms supplies to the US
Switzerland has temporarily suspended the approval of new export licences for the supply of arms and ammunition to the US, citing its neutrality in the context of the war with Iran. Officials in Bern have stated that, due to the United States’ involvement in an international armed conflict in the Middle East, such supplies cannot currently be authorised.
