War
Students and those in arrears on utility bills have been added to lists for deployment to the front line in Russia — intelligence reports
Russia is facing growing difficulties in recruiting people willing to fight – in the regions, lists of ‘volunteers’ are being drawn up comprising people in arrears with their utility bills and students.
Polish fighter jets intercepted a Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea for the second time this week
Polish F-16s intercepted a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea for a second time. The aircraft was flying without a flight plan and with its transponder switched off.
Oil prices are rising amid restricted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices rose at the end of the week due to concerns over supplies from Saudi Arabia and a sharp drop in tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump is seeking to bring the war in Ukraine to a swift conclusion, a move that is causing concern in Europe
Following the announcement of a ceasefire in the Middle East, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has once again turned his attention to the war in Ukraine. Against this backdrop, concerns are growing in Europe regarding the US’s role in any potential peace agreements.
Iran has denied taking part in the talks in Islamabad
Tehran has stated that it has not sent a delegation to Pakistan for talks with the US. Meanwhile, Islamabad is preparing for the meetings, which is heightening the uncertainty surrounding any potential dialogue.
Vance has travelled to Pakistan for talks with Iran against the backdrop of a fragile ceasefire
US Vice-President J.D. Vance will lead the negotiations with Iran in Pakistan. The ceasefire between the parties remains fragile, and differences over its terms persist.
Donald Trump’s inner circle is suspected of exploiting the war for personal gain
Against the backdrop of the conflict surrounding Iran and sharp fluctuations in oil prices, attention has been drawn to major stock market deals concluded shortly before US President Donald Trump’s statements. Some experts suggest there may be signs of insider trading, whilst the White House rejects such allegations.
Private jets at $20,000 an hour: how the war with Iran has fuelled demand
Against the backdrop of the war with Iran, prices for private flights have risen by up to 15%, but this is not deterring wealthy clients. In Thailand, operator MJets says that demand for business jets is not just holding up, but is becoming the new norm: planes are full, the number of new clients is growing, and some flights now cost over $20,000 for just over an hour in the air.
Trump has accused Iran of breaching the terms of the ceasefire regarding the Strait of Hormuz
The US President has stated that Iran is failing to comply with the agreements on ensuring the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran had previously accused the US of breaching the terms of the agreement.
In the Sumy region, the Russians attacked the 19th-century Kharitonenko Palace. Only ruins remain of it
The Russian army shelled the Kharitonenko Palace in the Sumy region, which was built back in the 19th century. The attack sparked a major fire at the site, and the building has been almost completely destroyed.
As a result of Russian attacks on Ukraine, there has been damage to the energy infrastructure and casualties in several regions
On the night of 10 April, Russian forces launched massive strikes on a number of regions in Ukraine. Energy and port infrastructure has been damaged, and there have been reports of casualties.
The Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich escorted the sanctioned tankers across the English Channel
A Russian frigate escorted oil tankers subject to sanctions as they passed through the English Channel. This came after the UK government announced its intention to step up measures against the so-called shadow fleet.
