Politics
Despite the war, around 90 ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz
Since the start of the war with Iran, around 90 vessels, including oil tankers, have passed through the Strait of Hormuz. Despite restrictions on traffic, Iran continues to export oil.
Ukraine to regulate compensation for housing without confirmed ownership rights
The Cabinet of Ministers has submitted Bill No. 15088 to the Verkhovna Rada, which proposes amendments to the Law ‘On the Privatisation of the State Housing Stock’ with a view to regulating the issue of compensation for housing damaged or destroyed as a result of the Russian Federation’s armed aggression.
Which Iranian leaders were killed, and who survived?
As a result of the US and Israeli military campaign against Iran, several senior officials were killed, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Some members of the country’s leadership, including the president, survived.
Israel has struck targets in northern Iran in the Caspian Sea for the first time
The Israel Defence Forces have confirmed that air strikes have been carried out on northern Iran. This is the first such incident since the start of the current war.
The Prosecutor General's Office has opened proceedings against Maryana Bezuhla under the treason charge
The Office of the Prosecutor General has opened criminal proceedings against MP Mariana Bezuhla under Part 2 of Article 111 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine — treason during a state of emergency.
EU experts have arrived in Ukraine to inspect the Druzhba pipeline: what does this mean for the pipeline?
EU experts have arrived in Ukraine to assess the condition of the Druzhba oil pipeline following its shutdown in January due to damage caused by a Russian strike. Naftogaz has stated that the technical team will assist in assessing the restoration of the infrastructure and the return of oil transit to European safety standards.
The FBI is investigating the actions of former US intelligence official Joe Kent following his resignation over the war with Iran
Joe Kent, the former head of the National Counter-Terrorism Centre, is under investigation by the FBI on suspicion of leaking classified information. His resignation came amid disagreement over the decision regarding the war with Iran.
For the first time in three months. Russia has sent a tanker carrying oil and gas to Cuba, despite the US blockade
Two Russian tankers subject to sanctions, carrying 730,000 barrels of oil and 27,000 tonnes of gas, are heading for Cuba amid the island’s energy crisis.
The mayoral elections in France have gone viral because of the candidates’ surnames
In the French town of Arcy-sur-Oise, the second round of the local elections has attracted attention far beyond the country’s borders due to the surnames of the two candidates. Incumbent mayor Charles Hitler and his rival Antoine Reno-Zelensky reached the final stage of voting, after which the local campaign quickly went viral on social media and in the press.
NATO proposes extending the fuel pipeline eastwards
NATO is calling for the network of military fuel pipelines to be extended eastwards to supply the armed forces in the event of a potential conflict with Russia. The proposal is being discussed at a political level, but no final decision has yet been reached.
Trilateral peace talks are ‘on hold’, prisoner exchanges will continue — Peskov
Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary to the Russian leader, stated that the trilateral group—comprising Ukraine, the US and Russia—is currently “on hold” with regard to peace talks. The parties will continue to liaise regarding prisoner exchanges.
Berlin plans to introduce a drone defence system
In the German capital, a system is being developed to detect and neutralise drones. It is designed to cover the entire city and enhance security during large-scale events and in government districts.
