❗️Hungary saw record early turnout reach 16.89% by 09:00, far exceeding just over 10% recorded at the same point four years earlier, indicating strong voter participation in the election.
Hungary sees a record early turnout of 3.46% by 7:00, almost double the previous election, as Orban’s Fidesz faces Peter Magyar’s Tisza party. Magyar is leading in polls ahead of the vote.
❗️Hungary opened parliamentary elections with Viktor Orban facing his strongest challenge in 16 years, as opposition forces sought to unseat his long-standing rule.
Happy Easter, Ukraine!President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska extended Easter greetings to Ukrainians, emphasizing the holiday's significance in finding light amidst challenges.
❗️Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will meet President Zelensky in Rome on April 15, the government confirmed.
Mass rallies in support of Péter Magyar filled central Budapest as tens of thousands took to the streets demanding political change ahead of Hungary’s elections, with polls showing Viktor Orban trailing Peter Magyar by a large margin.
❗️Moldova completed its withdrawal from CIS founding treaties, formally ending its legal membership in the bloc. The move followed parliamentary approval and presidential enactment, marking a continued shift away from post-Soviet structures toward European integration.
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❗️As expected: The Trump administration likely to extend a sanctions waiver allowing limited purchases of Russian oil and petroleum products, aiming to stabilize markets amid Iran tensions, Reuters reports.
Zelensky says Ukraine’s decision to give up nuclear weapons was a “deception,” arguing NATO membership should have been the minimum guarantee, and criticizes signatories for failing to provide security as Russia now uses transferred assets in war.
❗️President Zelenskyy announced significant progress in the repair of the Druzhba oil pipeline, with restoration work on damaged sections expected to conclude this spring.
Ukraine will not stop strikes on Russian territory despite requests from partners, Presidential Office Head Kyrylo Budanov says. He stressed that Kyiv is acting in its own national interest amid ongoing war, despite differing views from allies.
❗️NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says the alliance is ready to support efforts to secure shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. He also stated that Ukraine’s NATO membership is unlikely to be resolved in the near term, casting doubt on rapid accession prospects.
Zelensky granted “Hero City” status to multiple Ukrainian communities under sustained Russian strikes, including Kramatorsk, Sloviansk, Kupiansk, Nikopol and others across Donetsk and various other regions. The designation recognizes resilience under ongoing attacks.
❗️President Zelensky stated that preparations for the next winter season have begun, but are complicated by the blocking of EU aid intended for energy sector restoration and protection.