Ukraine war briefing: Death toll rises after Russian strikes on Dnipro IN FULL 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
Berlin and Kyiv seal sweeping pact on drones, data and missiles According to the Ukrainian president, who visited the German capital, at least 10 agreements were reached at the German-Ukrainian government consultations in Berlin - the first since 2004. Euronews · Apr 14
Citing fallout from the Iran war, IMF cuts the outlook for global growth, expects higher inflation The Iran war has stalled the world’s economic momentum this year, likely pushing growth lower compared to 2025, the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday The Independent UK · 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
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
Foreign aid plummets in Europe: Which countries are slashing their funds? Following years of aid growth driven by events like the war in Ukraine and COVID-19, 2025 saw the largest contraction on record. 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
Newsletter: Magyar sets stall amid hope for renewed EU-Hungary ties in Brussels Also in this newsletter: The President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) warns of a deeper economic shock should the war on Iran drag out. 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. Euronews · Apr 14
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 Guardian - UK · Apr 13 Péter Magyar vows to pursue those who ‘plundered’ Hungary after election win Prime minister-elect promises ‘new era’ for country after defeating far-right Viktor Orbán
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
Euronews · Apr 13 'We cannot ask any country to give up its territory,' Magyar says on Ukraine Outgoing PM Viktor Orbán had largely centred his electoral campaign on Ukraine and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, blaming Kyiv for the Druzhba pipeline blockade to accusations of meddling in Hungarian elections. Will things change with Magyar in power?
Barchart · Apr 13 Crude Prices Jump as US Blockade of Strait of Hormuz Takes Hold May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is up +5.91 (+6.12%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is up +0.1254 (+4.13%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today after peace talks between the US and Iran broke down over the weekend and President Trump imposed a blockade in...
The Independent UK · Apr 13 Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv’s secret rocket launches into space are revealed IN FULL