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Zelensky congratulates Magyar on election victory, says Kyiv ready to 'develop cooperation' with Hungary
"Ukraine has always sought good-neighborly relations with everyone in Europe, and we are ready to develop cooperation with Hungary," Zelensky said, adding that Kyiv is ready for "meetings and joint constructive work" with what will become the new Hungarian government.
Historic election ousts Hungary's Orban after 16 years in power
The election results are "painful for us, but clear," Orban said in a brief concession speech Sunday night. Opposition leader Peter Magyar won a landslide victory in a historic election marked by record-breaking voter turnout.
Russia accidentally kills its own soldiers while violating Easter truce, Ukrainian military claims
Russian forces reportedly killed three unarmed soldiers with FPV drones as they were being withdrawn from the front lines — not realizing the evacuees were captured Russian personnel.
Ukraine war latest: Russia violates Easter ceasefire 2,299 times, military says
Key developments on April 11-12: * Russia violates Easter ceasefire 2,299 times; at least 4 killed, 35 injured in Ukraine over past day * Russian forces executed 4 Ukrainian POWs in Kharkiv Oblast, prosecutors say * Ukraine strikes oil facilities in Russia, occupied Crimea * Boris Johnson visits Ukraine's southern front, criticizes Western lack of support * Ukraine brings home 175 POWs in Easter Eve swap with Russia Over a period of 15 hours, Russia violated a recently announced Easter c
Status of Russian oil sanctions uncertain as Trump vows to blockade Strait of Hormuz
Trump's announcement follows the failure of peace talks with Iran in Pakistan. It raises questions about the temporary waiver of U.S. sanctions on Russian oil, which officially expired April 11.
Why Ukraine is helping in another war | Ukraine This Week
In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, Anna Belokur examines why Ukraine is offering its combat-tested expertise to allies in the Middle East — and what it stands to gain.
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Estonia will not detain Russian shadow fleet vessels in the Baltic Sea due to concerns about military escalation, a senior naval commander told Reuters on April 10.
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