Estonia warns of EU's dilemma: Putin could gain frozen assets if Orban blocks Russia sanctions renewal
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has issued a stark warning, suggesting that the European Union might have to yield €240 billion of frozen assets to Russian President Vladimir Putin should Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban obstruct the renewal of sanctions against Russia in June, as reported by Spiegel.
Tsahkna called for a more resolute stance from European leaders towards Orban, signaling that Budapest's voting rights might be revoked to prevent fractures within the EU. He …
Optical fiber factory in Saransk and key Russian industrial sites targeted in Ukrainian drone attack
Ukrainian drones have reportedly targeted an optical fiber manufacturing plant in Saransk, Russia. This incident sparked a fire at the “Optic Fiber Systems” facility on Saturday, April 5, according to various Telegram channels. Witnesses claim to have seen six to eight drones in the sky.
Artem Zdunov, Head of Mordovia, acknowledged an attack on a regional enterprise, saying, "All necessary resources are being utilized to deal with the aftermath. Operational and emergency services are on-site. …
Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih: a grim reminder of Moscow's reluctance for peace, says EU
A Russian army missile strike on Kryvyi Rih, claiming the lives of at least 18 people, demonstrates the Kremlin's lack of readiness for peace, said EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas.
" Tragic and inhumane images coming out from Kryvyi Rih. Another reckless Russian attack struck a crowded residential area, reportedly killing at least 14, including 6 children. Russia continues to destroy Ukraine, no interest in peace," wrote the EU's high representative for foreign affairs in a post on X. …
Tensions rise between Lavrov and Dmitriev at Riyadh talks, catching Americans off guard
In a surprising twist of events, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and special envoy Kirill Dmitriev reportedly clashed during high-stakes talks in Riyadh over something as trivial as a chair, leaving Americans shocked. According to the Russian news outlet Agentsvto.Novosti, President Vladimir Putin perhaps unwisely appointed these two sparring figures to his negotiating team in Saudi Arabia, despite their ongoing frictions.
Initially, only Lavrov and Putin's aide, Yuri Ushakov, were …
Kyiv: Ukraine strives to ensure sovereignty in U.S. minerals agreement
Ukraine is currently conducting domestic procedures to finalize a minerals agreement with the United States, said Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha as reported by Suspline.
Currently, the document is under review to ensure it aligns with Ukraine's Constitution. "The agreement cannot contradict our European integration; we’ve been clear with the Americans," Sybiha stated. He emphasized that one of the top law firms should be involved in the analysis to work alongside the American side …