Claudio Descalzi, CEO of Italian energy giant Eni, called on the European Union Sunday to reconsider its plan to phase out Russian gas imports starting in early 2027. He warned the bloc lacks clear alternatives to replace the supplies it plans to cut. Speaking at a League party event, Descalzi questioned how Europe could substitute about 20......
Peter Magyar's center-right Tisza party ended Viktor Orbán's 16-year grip on power Sunday with a supermajority win in Hungary's parliamentary elections. Tisza secured 138 of 199 seats, surpassing the 133 needed to amend the constitution, while Fidesz dropped to 55 seats. Turnout hit a record 77.8 percent as more than 98......
Russia and Ukraine have resumed large-scale drone strikes following the end of a short Easter truce, highlighting the continued intensity of the conflict between the two countries. According to Ukrainian military sources, Russia launched dozens of drones overnight, most of which were intercepted by air defense systems. In parallel, Russian......
Ukraine and Russia have exchanged accusations of repeated violations of a temporary Easter ceasefire, highlighting the fragile nature of any pause in hostilities between the two sides. The truce, announced by Moscow, was set to last 32 hours over the Orthodox Easter period. Ukrainian authorities agreed to observe the ceasefire but warned......
European defense stocks dropped sharply on Friday after Ukraine’s chief negotiator signaled progress toward a potential peace deal with Russia, prompting investors to shift toward construction and materials companies expected to benefit from postwar rebuilding. Kyrylo Budanov said in an interview reported by Bloomberg that talks with......
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Ukrainian forces have actively intercepted Iranian-designed Shahed drones in several Middle Eastern countries, marking a significant expansion of Kyiv’s operational role beyond its own territory. Speaking to journalists during a briefing reported by Associated Press and Euronews,......
Russia has dismissed allegations that its hackers are collaborating with those from Iran to carry out cyberattacks, rejecting claims attributed to Ukrainian intelligence. Speaking on behalf of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova described the accusations as unfounded and part of a broader narrative linked to ongoing geopolitical......
ING, the largest Dutch bank by total assets, announced Tuesday it had terminated its agreement to sell its Russian subsidiary to Moscow-based Global Development JSC, more than 14 months after the deal was first announced. The bank said there was "no realistic prospect" that the buyer would obtain the required regulatory approvals......
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has adopted a pro-Russian stance in the lead-up to the country’s parliamentary elections on April 12, using Ukraine as a focal point in his political messaging. Analysts say this strategy is designed to divert attention from domestic social issues, where his rival, Peter Magyar, has gained the upper......
At least three people, including a child, have been killed following a strike in the southern Ukrainian city of Odessa, as hostilities between Russia and Ukraine continue to escalate. Local authorities reported that the attack struck residential areas, causing additional injuries and damage to civilian infrastructure. Emergency services were......
Pope Leo XIV held separate telephone conversations with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Good Friday, April 3, 2026, pressing both leaders to pursue diplomatic paths to end the wars ravaging the Middle East and Ukraine. The calls, confirmed by the Vatican in a statement, mark the pontiff's most......
A recent Yale University report alleges that major Russian state-owned oil companies, Rosneft and Gazprom, financially supported wartime camps where over 2,000 Ukrainian children were forcibly relocated. The report claims that the companies facilitated transportation and funding for these camps between 2022 and 2025, providing children with......
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Jordan on Sunday as part of a regional tour aimed at reinforcing strategic partnerships with Gulf countries amid heightened geopolitical tensions. The visit comes as Ukraine continues to seek international support in its ongoing conflict with Russia, while also addressing economic pressures......
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