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The Latest Breaking News from Sergei Lavrov

Moscow wants to ‘destabilise’ Europe, EU chief warns, as countries summon Russian ambassadors over Kyiv threats – as it happened

Ursula von der Leyen visiting Lithuania amid drone incursions as diplomats are called over Russian requests for envoys to leave the Ukrainian capital

The Guardian - UK

Rubio says US ready to mediate peace as Moscow steps up threats to strike Kyiv

Russia's weekend barrage, involving dozens of drones and missiles, killed four people and caused widespread damage across the Ukrainian capital.

Euronews

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv warns Belarus it has list of 500 targets ready if Lukashenko joins Putin’s war

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov piles pressures on the US to evacuate staff from its embassy

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US still ready to mediate Russia-Ukraine war despite fresh strikes on Kyiv: Marco Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington remains prepared to mediate between Russia and Ukraine despite fresh Russian strikes on Kyiv, as renewed attacks underscored the fragile state of efforts to end the war.

The Times of India

Ukraine war briefing: Russia pressures US to clear way for attacks on Kyiv

Sergei Lavrov tells Marco Rubio that Washington should evacuate its embassy because Moscow is planning ‘systematic strikes’. What we know on day 1,553

The Guardian - AU

Slovakia closes border crossing with Ukraine amid warnings of further Russian strikes – as it happened

Zelenskyy says ‘the attack is ongoing, with additional drones entering our country’s airspace’

The Guardian - UK

Middle East negotiations continue as US awaits Iranian response to latest peace proposal – as it happened

Centcom says it has struck two tankers heading for Iran after Tehran warned Washington was violating fragile ceasefire; two days of ‘intensive talks’ between Israel and Lebanon slated as strikes continue in the region

The Guardian - UK

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv accuses Moscow of violating ceasefire with missile and drone strikes

Worst Russian strikes of the year throughout eastern Ukraine kill 27 people in hours leading up to Kyiv's ceasefire

The Independent UK

Ukraine war briefing: Death toll from strikes across Ukraine rises to 27; Russia shunned at Venice Biennale

Strikes came hours before deadline for Kyiv ceasefire proposal and were one of the worst wave of attacks this year

The Guardian - AU

'Doctrine of dominance': Russia accuses US of energy grab, says Iran, Venezuela actions 'about oil'

Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov has accused the US of prioritizing oil and energy dominance, alleging military actions in Iran and Venezuela are resource-driven. He claims Washington disregards international law, opting for power over rules. Lavrov urged the US towards dialogue, criticizing policy shifts that strain relations and push Europe…

The Times of India

Orbán’s downfall is a positive for EU-Hungary relations – but the reset will not be smooth

Hungary’s Tisza party won parliamentary elections on April 12, bringing an end to the 16-year tenure of Viktor Orbán as prime minister. The result is a seismic one for Hungarian domestic politics. But it is also a major development in the trajectory of Hungary’s relations with the EU.

The Conversation

Donald Trump Stuns Diplomats by Claiming Xi Jinping Will Give Him a 'Big, Fat Hug' Over Iran Deal

Donald Trump's prediction that Xi Jinping will give him a 'big, fat, hug' over his Iran and Strait of Hormuz strategy collides with Beijing's silence and its public focus on shoring up ties with Moscow.

International Business Times UK

Russia will continue to send oil to energy crisis-hit Cuba

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The Independent UK

MEPs raise alarm about possible Russian meddling in Hungary elections

Von der Leyen urged to act over allegations of disinformation and intimidation on behalf of Orbán’s party

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The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Kremlin threat to countries over Ukrainian drone transit

Warning after strikes on Russia’s Baltic oil ports – but Russia has repeatedly sent its own drones through Nato and European airspace. What we know on day 1,506

The Guardian - UK

JD Vance claims US is not interfering in Hungary election

US vice-president says on visit to Budapest ‘we had to show’ support for Viktor Orbán, as opposition leads polls

The Guardian - UK

Why US and Russia are backing Viktor Orbán in Hungary election

As voters head to polls, Washington support and alleged interference from Moscow raise questions about influence

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Ukraine calls Hungary ‘a disgrace’ after leaked calls with Moscow emerge

Kyiv urges inquiry after leaked calls appeared to capture Hungarian foreign minister telling Moscow he would try to amend EU sanctions to its liking. What we know on day 1,498

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The Guardian - UK

‘Repulsive’: Polish and Irish leaders condemn Hungarian foreign minister’s alleged links to Russia

Leaked audio appeared to capture Péter Szijjártó telling Moscow he would try to amend EU sanctions list to its liking

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Rubio stridently denies US is demanding Kyiv give up eastern Donbas to Russia

US secretary of state says Zelenskyy’s claims ‘not true’ about Donbas; French TV criticised over Sergei Lavrov interview. What we know on day 1,494

The Guardian - UK

Hungary charges journalist after claims minister was in touch with Moscow

Investigative reporter Szabolcs Panyi covered story alleging foreign minister had passed information to Sergei Lavrov

Euronews

Hungarian minister 'Russia leaks' highlight EU weaknesses as information is weaponised

Alleged leaks to Russia highlight the EU's weak points as information gets increasingly weaponised. Without clear protocols in place, diplomats see mix of legal, smaller coalitions and closer formats as ways to counter risks.

Euronews

Newsletter: Poland, Hungary clash amid allegations Budapest leaked EU secrets to Moscow

Also in this newsletter: Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen faces an uncertain future after suffering a setback in Tuesday's snap ballot.

Euronews

Hungarian foreign minister admits calling Russia's Lavrov 'before and after' key EU meetings

Hungarian FM Péter Szijjártó confirmed he regularly contacts Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov 'before and after' European Council summits following reports alleging routine communication during breaks in Brussels meetings. Szijjártó said talking to other partners is the essence of diplomacy.

Euronews

Newsletter: US ambassador says failing to implement EU-US trade deal 'economic malpractice'

Also in this newsletter: Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett blasts the response of some European nations to the war in Iran; and the latest from Canberra after the EU and Australia clinched a free trade deal overnight.

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