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I took part in Hungary's turn on Orban after 16 years
Hungary held one of the most consequential elections in its modern history on April 12, with implications far beyond its borders. The Kyiv Independent’s Francis Farrell traveled to Budapest to cover the vote at a moment of political uncertainty.
Oil prices plummet as Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'completely open'
The statement followed a ceasefire deal reached by the U.S., Israel and Iran on April 8. A major stumbling block had been the lack of a ceasefire in Israel's war on the Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah but it was eventually reached on April 16.
Enlistment officers targeted in more than 600 attacks since start of full-scale invasion, officials say
The highest number of incidents was recorded in Kharkiv Oblast with 69 cases, followed by Kyiv with 53 and Dnipropetrovsk Oblast with 45, according to the data.
'Incredible record' — Ukrainian drone manufacturer shows remote control of interceptor from 2,000 kilometers away
The Sting interceptor drone was remotely controlled using Hornet Vision Ctrl technology.
Ukraine brings back almost 20 children from Russian-occupied territories, Russia over past week
"Each of them has endured pressure, intimidation, and attempts to undermine their identity. Today, they are finally safe," a statement read.
Russia refuses to rule out strikes on European drone facilities, claims 'growing' war role
"The direct involvement of these countries in the conflict, in the war surrounding Ukraine, is growing," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
About Crimea
Russia invaded Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula in February 2014 amid the deadliest days of the EuroMaidan Revolution. Around 30,000 Russian troops crossed into Crimea, taking hold of the peninsula by early March 2014. Russia has continued to occupy Crimea ever since. Crimea covers an area of around 27,000 square kilometers (10,400 square miles), roughly the same size as the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
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"One of the things I'm proudest that we've done in this administration is we've told Europe that if you want to buy weapons, you can, but the United States is not buying weapons and sending them to Ukraine anymore," Vance said.
