Scoop: U.S. suggests Cuba complicit in helping Russia fight Ukraine It cites "indicators that the regime knowingly tolerated, enabled, or selectively facilitated the flow." Axios · Apr 14
Russian University Students Reportedly Under 'Immense Pressure' to Fight in Ukraine Russian university students are reportedly facing "immense pressure" to join the military as Moscow appears to widen its search for manpower as the invasion of Ukraine drags on. International Business Times · Apr 14
Crude Prices Fall on Hopes Diplomacy Can End US-Iran War May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Tuesday closed down -7.80 (-7.87%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed down -0.0765 (-2.46%). Crude oil and gasoline prices fell sharply on Tuesday in hopes that the US and Iran would extend peace negotiations. Crude prices extended their losses on Tuesday after... Barchart · Apr 14
Russian soldiers surrendered to Ukrainian assault using only unmanned robots, says Zelensky Volodymyr Zelensky was in Germany on Tuesday to agree a major drone deal with Germany The Independent UK · Apr 14
Kremlin declares Putin was ‘never friends with Orban’ after historic election defeat Moscow distances itself from influential EU ally as it attempts to play down his loss The Independent UK · Apr 14
US-Iran Peace Hopes Hammer Crude Oil Prices May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is down -5.69 (-5.74%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is down -0.0822 (-2.64%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today in hopes that the US and Iran will extend peace negotiations. Crude prices extended their losses today after the US... Barchart · Apr 14
Could Viktor Orbán be back in 2030? Why Péter Magyar has a fight on his hands after landslide win The mood was jubilant among liberals and pro-Europeans in Hungary and beyond on April 13 as Péter Magyar led the Tisza party to a landslide election victory. His win ended the 16-year administration of Viktor Orbán’s pro-Russian Fidesz party. Given the high turnout and margin of victory, giving Tisza a… The Conversation · Apr 14
Zelenskyy pitches new joint security system to European allies Ukraine should be an integral part of Europe’s security, or some on the continent would be part of the "Russian world," Zelenskyy said as he announced discussions over a new joint defence system with EU and non-EU countries. Euronews · Apr 14
‘We were never friends’: Kremlin plays down loss of ally following Orbán’s election defeat Loss of closest European ally will force Kremlin to consider whether non-autocratic states can ever be reliable partners The Guardian - UK · Apr 14
Espionage, sabotage, attacks: German intelligence agency sends warning to defence industry In March, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution is said to have approached the defence industry to press for stricter security standards. Euronews · Apr 14
Hungary’s new prime minister says he will ask Putin to stop the killing in Ukraine Peter Magyar’s election victory over Viktor Orban was greeted with relief in Kyiv The Independent UK · Apr 14
Chernobyl could face 'catastrophic' collapse as repairs stall following Russian drone strike Failure to repair the protective structure around the nuclear site could unleash 'highly radioactive dust' that 'does not recognise borders', experts warn. Euronews · Apr 14
Zelenskyy meets Merz in Berlin as Ukraine seeks more support from Germany against Russia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin The Independent UK · Apr 14
How Ukraine’s ‘robot army’ forced Russian soldiers into surrender IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 14
Euronews · Apr 14 Zelenskyy to meet German Chancellor Merz in Berlin as Russia's war grinds on Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin as Germany emerges as Kyiv’s main backer amid stalled US-led peace talks.
Euronews · Apr 14 Mass drone warfare is Europe’s rising security threat France has just announced an €8.5 billion investment to increase drone and missile stocks by 400 per cent before 2030. The move joins Germany’s decision to invest €10 billion in military drones and Poland’s recent “drone revolution” initiative.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 14 ‘We want people on the edge of their seats’: Royal Opera boss Oliver Mears on the new season – and the controversies of the last Wagnerites rejoice! Parsifal and the climax of Barrie Kosky’s acclaimed Ring cycle are in the pipeline. The director of opera talks about scoring a bullseye, the storms that rocked last season – and how to avoid sending audiences to sleep
The Guardian - AU · Apr 14 Ukraine war briefing: Hungary’s new leader says he would ask Putin to end the killing in Ukraine Péter Magyar would ‘talk to Russian president, but won’t initiate contact’; Ukraine welcomes defeat of Orbán. What we know on day 1,511
Fortune · Apr 13 New drones are giving Ukraine a battlefield advantage and ravaging Russia’s oil industry “Ukraine’s defensive successes, drone adaptations, and midrange strike campaign are creating compounding effects…degrading Russian frontline forces.”
Barchart · Apr 13 Crude Oil Rallies as US Blockade of Strait of Hormuz Begins May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Monday closed up +2.51 (+2.60%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed up +0.0787 (+2.59%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply higher on Monday after peace talks between the US and Iran broke down over the weekend and President Trump imposed a...
The Independent UK · Apr 13 In both Hungary and Britain, the EU is back in fashion THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: In Budapest, the ousting of pro-Russia Viktor Orban is seismic – but Keir Starmer’s push for a closer relationship with the continent could be just as consequential
TechRadar · Apr 13 Russia launched a covert operation to deploy undersea sabotage vessels in UK waters while the world was distracted by the Middle East - UK threatens Putin with ‘serious consequences’ if subversion continues Russia launched a covert operation to sabotage subsea cables while the world was distracted by the Middle East.
Euronews · Apr 13 EU cash, Ukraine, Russia and migration: Five takeaways from Péter Magyar's presser Hungarian PM-elect Péter Magyar on Monday urged parliament to convene quickly to form a new government, aiming for a 5 May handover, and outlined priorities including EU funds, the eurozone, Ukraine, Russia, and migration. Here are some key takeaways from his press conference.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 13 EU relieved to see back of Orbán but Magyar’s Hungary may still present problems Even if migration policy and lukewarm support for Ukraine will raise tensions, Hungary will now be arguing for its own interests rather than Russia’s
The Guardian - UK · Apr 13 ‘Disgraceful’: anger as World Aquatics allows Russia to compete under flag again Ukrainian skeleton star Vladyslav Heraskevych expressed disbelief and said the sports body is acting as if the brutal war does not exist