Russia

Diplomacy & Trade

Russia’s Lavrov Visits China as US Blocks Hormuz, China Imports 1/3 Oil From Iran

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Beijing as the United States blocks the Strait of Hormuz, through which China imports about a third of its oil supplies, according to Al Jazeera.

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Europe

Hungary’s Next PM Would Pick Up If Putin Calls, Says Magyar

Hungary's next prime minister, Péter Magyar, said he would pick up the phone if Russian President Vladimir Putin called, according to the BBC, following his party's landslide election victory.

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Europe

Hungary’s PM-in-waiting Magyar Vows to Reform After Orban’s Defeat

Hungary’s prime minister-in-waiting, Peter Magyar, has pledged to restore relations with the European Union and implement domestic reforms following a landslide election victory that ended Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule, according to Al Jazeera.

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Europe

Hungary’s Jubilation: Orbán Ousted, Moscow Cold, $30M Estate Under Scrutiny

Hungary's historic election result saw Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ousted after 16 years in power, according to BBC reporter Katya Adler. The jubilation in Budapest left Moscow cold as the new government promises to weaken ties with Russia.

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Europe

Hungary Election Landslide Ends Orbán Era with 138 Seats for Magyar

Hungary's long-standing political regime has ended as Péter Magyar's Tisza party secures a historic 138 seats, according to BBC news, sweeping away Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule.

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Europe

Germany’s Far-Right AfD Adopts Radical Manifesto Ahead of Key Polls

Germany's far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) has adopted a 'radical' manifesto ahead of key regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt, where the party could win an outright majority for the first time since World War II, according to the BBC.

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Europe

Ukraine Russia Accuse Each of 2,299 Ceasefire Violations

Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of hundreds of ceasefire violations during a short truce coinciding with Orthodox Easter, according to the BBC.

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Europa

Truce de Pascua no alivia la tensión en Ucrania

Un cese al fuego acordado por Rusia y Ucrania entró en vigor el sábado, pero 38 minutos después se escucharon sirenas de alerta aérea en la región de Kharkiv, según la BBC.

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Europe

Easter Truce Fails in Ukraine as War Continues, 38 Minutes After Start

An Orthodox Easter truce agreed by Russia and Ukraine came into force on Saturday afternoon but 38 minutes later air raid sirens were heard in Kharkiv region, according to the BBC.

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Elections

Hungarians Decide Whether to End 16 Years of Orbán Rule

Hungarians are heading to the polls in a vote that could end 16 years of Viktor Orbán's rule, according to the BBC. The election has significant implications for Europe, the US, and Russia.

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Conflicts & Security

Fury Beats Makhmudov in Heavyweight Comeback, Calls Out Joshua

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury marked his return to the ring with a comprehensive points win over Arslanbek Makhmudov at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, according to Al Jazeera.

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Europa

Magyar acerca la victoria en elecciones húngaras: fin del reinado de Orbán

El candidato Péter Magyar, líder de la oposición Tisza, siente que está a punto de derrotar al líder Viktor Orbán en las próximas elecciones húngaras, según BBC News.

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Europe

Hungary Election: Challenger Scents Victory Amid Final Push for Votes

As Hungary's election nears, challenger Péter Magyar senses victory over long-time leader Viktor Orbán, according to BBC News.

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Europe

Ukraine Deal Talks Face Setbacks as Russia, Trump, and NATO Clash

Ukraine and Russia remain far apart in peace talks, with U.S. President Donald Trump expressing optimism despite NATO's reluctance to fast-track Ukraine's membership, according to recent reports.

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Europe

Russia Ukraine Agree Truce for Orthodox Easter

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a truce for Orthodox Easter, with Vladimir Putin saying he's ordered Russian troops to cease fire 'in all directions' this weekend, according to the BBC.

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