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Ukraine and Russia exchange prisoners ahead of Orthodox Easter ceasefire

The warring sides exchanged 175 prisoners of war each in a mediation facilitated by the United Arab Emirates, officials from both nations said.

Euronews

4 ways the war in Iran has weakened the United States in the great power game

“Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.”

The Conversation

Is the UK Preparing for War? Public Urged To Get Ready As Threats Escalate

The UK is developing a new national war readiness plan, according to Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, as officials review civilian and military resilience amid rising global threats.

International Business Times UK

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Hungary Election 2026: Opposition Tisza Leads Orban in Final Polls as Pivotal Vote Looms Sunday

Hungarians head to the polls Sunday in a parliamentary election that could end Viktor Orban's 16-year grip on power, with the opposition Tisza Party holding a clear lead in the latest polls over the longtime prime minister's Fidesz party amid widespread discontent over corruption, ties to Russia and stalled European…

International Business Times

Explosives found near pipeline in Serbia probably ‘Russian provocation’, says expert

Former Ukrainian major general says 4kg of material was most likely an attempt to influence Hungary’s election

The Guardian - UK

2 killed in Russian drone strikes at Ukraine's Odesa ahead of proposed Easter ceasefire

Russian drone attacks struck Odesa, Ukraine, causing casualties and damage. This occurred just before a proposed Easter ceasefire. Both Russia and Ukraine reported numerous drone interceptions. President Putin announced a 32-hour halt to hostilities. Ukraine stated readiness for a genuine ceasefire. Discussions on a prisoner exchange are ongoing.

The Times of India

Russian strikes kill two in Ukraine ahead of 32-hour ceasefire

This extensive aerial assault occurred ahead of a 32-hour ceasefire declared by Vladimir Putin

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An environmental disaster in Moldova has Russia’s fingerprints all over it

The Ukraine war on our doorstep is a constant threat. Contaminated drinking water is a dangerous new twist, says Moldovan journalist Paula Erizanu

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine war briefing: doubts linger in Kyiv over Moscow’s promise to uphold Orthodox Easter ceasefire

Kremlin orders temporary truce from Saturday afternoon until Sunday, a 32-hour period during which Russia would stop fighting ‘in all directions’.

The Guardian - AU

Crude Prices Fall on Long Liquidation Ahead of US-Iran Peace Talks

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Friday closed down -1.30 (-1.33%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed up +0.0366 (+1.22%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Friday. Crude prices gave up an early advance on Friday and retreated amid heavy liquidation in crude oil futures ahead...

Barchart

Ukraine and Russia agree 32-hour Orthodox Easter truce – but few see lasting peace

‘People need ⁠an Easter without threats’ says Volodymyr Zelensky

The Independent UK

The week that was in international affairs: Iran war ceasefire and talks; Russia-Ukraine Orthodox Easter ceasefire & more

After a short break, welcome back to another edition of My Take 5, your weekly round-up of top international news. This week, we are covering the scheduled Iran-US ceasefire talks in Pakistan, the Orthodox Easter ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war, Moldova's pullout from the Russia-led Commonwealth of Independent States, Taiwanese…

The Times of India

Britain Reveals Russia Used the Iran War as Cover to Send Spy Submarines After Undersea Cables in the North Atlantic

British forces tracked Russian submarines attempting to spy on undersea infrastructure in North Atlantic, according to Defence Secretary John Healey

International Business Times UK

Top Ukrainian Official Sees Progress Towards Potential Deal With Russia

Ukraine's top negotiator with Russia said he sees progress towards a potential deal with Russia, which could take place soon.

International Business Times

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Barchart

Crude Prices Supported Ahead of Saturday’s US-Iran Peace Talks

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is up +1.05 (+1.07%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is up +0.0366 (+1.22%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving higher today amid a weaker dollar. Also, the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, curtailing crude oil flows from the Gulf and curbing...

The Independent UK

Former Russian deputy defense minister is sentenced to 19 years for corruption

A Russian military court sentenced former Deputy Defense Minister Pavel Popov to 19 years in prison Friday for embezzling funds from Patriot Park, a Moscow military theme park showcasing Soviet and Russian weaponry

Euronews

Mr Nobody on leaving Russia behind: Oscar-winning director Pavel Talankin talks home truths

In an exclusive interview, Paval Talankin, winner of the 2026 Best Documentary Oscar, tells Euronews about live outside his Russian homeland and the "discarded" generation for whom he made 'Mr Nobody Against Putin'.

Evening Standard

UK may not be able to deal with Russian ‘threat’ to Scotland, Swinney says

The First Minister raised concerns about Russian activity north of Scotland’s coast and the UK’s ability to respond to it.

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Euronews

Italian arms dealer pleads guilty to selling ammunition to Russia in US court

A sales manager at a large Italian weapons distributor was arrested in the US for selling arms to Russia. He pleaded guilty in court to having created a network of companies to circumvent restrictions imposed by US law, according to US authorities.

Radio France Internationale

Russia casts long shadow over campaign for Hungary's watershed vote

Days before Hungarians head to the polls in an election that stands to define their country's place in Europe, opponents of Prime Minister Viktor Orban are hoping his ties to Russia will drive voters to end his 16 years in power.

International Business Times UK

UK Defence Secretary Warns Putin Of 'Serious Consequences' As Russian Spy Subs Target Cables

UK Defence Secretary John Healey warns Vladimir Putin of 'serious consequences' after Russian spy submarines were tracked near North Atlantic undersea cables and pipelines.

Euronews

Putin announces Easter ceasefire, proposed by Kyiv for weeks

Moscow repeatedly ignored Kyiv’s calls for Easter weekend ceasefire around 12 April just to announce what it called its own “unilateral" truce.

Fortune

‘Good for Russia, good for China, bad for America’: How the Iran war is reshaping global economies and power

Stagflation, unemployment, recession: The Iran war is rewriting the global economy, and the damage may be permanent.

The Independent UK

Russia and Ukraine agree to fragile ceasefire during religious holiday

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Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in Middle Eastern countries during Iran war

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian military personnel shot down Iranian-designed Shahed drones in multiple Middle Eastern countries during the Iran war, describing the operations as part of a broader effort to help partners counter the same weapons used by Russia in Ukraine

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