Brussels delays €16B loan for Hungary amid Orbán’s Ukraine aid blockade

The European Commission has delayed the approval of a €16 billion credit plan for Hungary, which is part of the SAFE defense program. This postponement comes in response to the tensions arising from Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's veto on financial support for Ukraine, as reported by diplomatic sources in the Polish press.

Russian journalist gets 10 years for 2008 Georgia war post

A Moscow court sentenced TV Rain journalist Valeria Kichigina to 10 years in prison in absentia on Tuesday for social media posts criticizing the Russian military.

EU struggles to break gas-price link despite renewables surge

The European Commission has requested that all 27 member states reduce gas reserves ahead of next winter. This move comes despite a significant drop in consumption since 2022.

Dozens feared dead after Colombian military plane crashes

A Colombian Air Force Hercules C-130 transport plane carrying over 120 personnel crashed during takeoff on Monday in the country's southern Amazon region.

Russia taps physical gold reserves for first time in 24 years

The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has begun selling physical gold from its sovereign reserves for the first time in nearly a quarter-century. The move aims to cover a federal budget deficit that has ballooned to over 18.5 trillion rubles (approx. €182.4 billion) since 2022.

Trump claims nuclear deal reached with Iran to reopen Hormuz

President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that Iran has agreed to abandon its nuclear weapons development, potentially paving the way for a major de-escalation in the Middle East.

Ukrainian drones strike Russian oil hub Primorsk in massive raid

Ukrainian drones struck the Baltic port of Primorsk overnight, damaging a fuel reservoir and sparking a fire at one of Russia’s most critical oil export hubs.

Two pilots killed as Air Canada jet hits fire truck at LaGuardia

Two pilots have died after an Air Canada aircraft collided with a fire truck during landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport on Monday. The emergency vehicle was reportedly responding to a separate incident when the crash occurred.

EU limits Hungary’s access to intel over Russia leak fears

European Union officials have begun restricting Hungary’s access to classified intelligence and are increasingly holding high-level discussions in restricted formats. The move follows growing concerns that sensitive data could be leaked to Moscow, five EU diplomats and officials told Politico on condition of anonymity.

Russia uses 'Moldova playbook' in Hungary election, report says

As Hungary prepares for parliamentary elections on 12 April, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces his most significant electoral challenge in 16 years. Analysts warn that the Kremlin is deploying a "hybrid warfare playbook" previously tested during Moldova’s 2025 elections to bolster the Fidesz party’s bid for a fifth consecutive term.

Slovenian government deploys military assets to combat fuel shortages

Slovenia introduced temporary fuel rationing on Sunday to manage nationwide shortages at the pumps. The crisis stems from a surge in cross-border refueling and precautionary hoarding linked to escalating tensions with Iran.

Ukraine and US hold high-level security talks in Miami to revive peace process

U.S. and Ukrainian officials concluded a second day of high-stakes diplomatic discussions in Miami on March 22, aimed at revitalizing a peace framework to end the ongoing war with Russia.