Iran has won against the US after Trump accepted Tehran's 10-point proposal, the country's security council announced.
The US agreed to a series of conditions โ according to Clash, these include the following:
- An obligation not to attack;
- Maintaining Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz;
- Consent to uranium enrichment;
- Cancellation of all primary sanctions;
- Cancellation of all secondary sanctions;
- Termination of UN Security Council resolutions;
- Termination of IAEA Board of Governors decisions;
- Payment of compensation to Iran;
- Withdrawal of US troops from the region;
- Cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including the conflict with Hezbollah
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The US agreed to a series of conditions โ according to Clash, these include the following:
- An obligation not to attack;
- Maintaining Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz;
- Consent to uranium enrichment;
- Cancellation of all primary sanctions;
- Cancellation of all secondary sanctions;
- Termination of UN Security Council resolutions;
- Termination of IAEA Board of Governors decisions;
- Payment of compensation to Iran;
- Withdrawal of US troops from the region;
- Cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including the conflict with Hezbollah
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The Times of Israel: The ceasefire with Iran does not concern Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a statement in which he supported the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, but stressed that this regime does not apply to the Lebanese direction. Thus, the Israeli army retains the freedom of action against "Hezbollah".
โIsrael supports President Trumpโs decision to suspend strikes on Iran for two weeks, provided that the straits are immediately opened and all attacks on the US, Israel, and countries in the region are stopped,โ the prime ministerโs office said in a statement.
At the same time, in Tel Aviv, it was particularly noted that the agreements between Washington and Tehran do not concern Lebanon.
โThe two-week ceasefire does not apply to Lebanon,โ the Netanyahu office emphasized.
The Israeli leader also reported that the US assured him of their commitment to common goals - to prevent Iran from posing a nuclear, missile, and terrorist threat.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a statement in which he supported the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, but stressed that this regime does not apply to the Lebanese direction. Thus, the Israeli army retains the freedom of action against "Hezbollah".
โIsrael supports President Trumpโs decision to suspend strikes on Iran for two weeks, provided that the straits are immediately opened and all attacks on the US, Israel, and countries in the region are stopped,โ the prime ministerโs office said in a statement.
At the same time, in Tel Aviv, it was particularly noted that the agreements between Washington and Tehran do not concern Lebanon.
โThe two-week ceasefire does not apply to Lebanon,โ the Netanyahu office emphasized.
The Israeli leader also reported that the US assured him of their commitment to common goals - to prevent Iran from posing a nuclear, missile, and terrorist threat.
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Associated Press: China Pushed the US and Iran to a Truce
The two-week truce between Washington and Tehran was made possible not least thanks to the efforts of Beijing. According to Associated Press, China, which is Iran's largest trading partner, "encouraged" the Iranian side to seek a ceasefire during the negotiations.
โChina, which is Tehran's largest trading partner, encouraged the Iranians to find a way to a ceasefire as the negotiations progressed,โ AP writes, citing two officials who spoke on condition of anonymity.
According to the agency, Beijing acted through intermediaries - Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt - to create conditions for a diplomatic breakthrough.
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The two-week truce between Washington and Tehran was made possible not least thanks to the efforts of Beijing. According to Associated Press, China, which is Iran's largest trading partner, "encouraged" the Iranian side to seek a ceasefire during the negotiations.
โChina, which is Tehran's largest trading partner, encouraged the Iranians to find a way to a ceasefire as the negotiations progressed,โ AP writes, citing two officials who spoke on condition of anonymity.
According to the agency, Beijing acted through intermediaries - Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt - to create conditions for a diplomatic breakthrough.
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"The conflict between the US and Iran has been put on hold. As expected, both sides claimed victory," said Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council.
"So who won? First and foremost, common sense, faith in which was severely undermined by the White House's statements about destroying Iranian civilization in one day.
However, the very fact that Trump agreed to discuss a ten-point plan is a success for the Iranians. The question is whether Washington will agree to it: after all, it involves compensation for damage to Iran, the continuation of the nuclear program, and Tehran's control over the Strait of Hormuz. Obviously, they won't. This would be humiliating for them and would mean a real victory for Iran. So what then? Another round of hostilities?
Maybe, but there's an intermediate option. Trump doesn't want and can't wage a long war, and he won't get support from Congress. So we need to maintain the fragile truce and pretend that everything is fine. Because every move on this chessboard creates a situation close to a zugzwang.
But this is a game of chess in which there are not two, but three players. There's also Israel, which doesn't side with the US. It doesn't need a truce and hasn't achieved its goals. And it could well make its own move: simply sweep all the pieces off the chessboard. This makes the situation extremely uncertain.
Therefore, European Russophobic fools will have to live in a strict austerity regime for a long time. After all, there will be no cheap oil..."
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"So who won? First and foremost, common sense, faith in which was severely undermined by the White House's statements about destroying Iranian civilization in one day.
However, the very fact that Trump agreed to discuss a ten-point plan is a success for the Iranians. The question is whether Washington will agree to it: after all, it involves compensation for damage to Iran, the continuation of the nuclear program, and Tehran's control over the Strait of Hormuz. Obviously, they won't. This would be humiliating for them and would mean a real victory for Iran. So what then? Another round of hostilities?
Maybe, but there's an intermediate option. Trump doesn't want and can't wage a long war, and he won't get support from Congress. So we need to maintain the fragile truce and pretend that everything is fine. Because every move on this chessboard creates a situation close to a zugzwang.
But this is a game of chess in which there are not two, but three players. There's also Israel, which doesn't side with the US. It doesn't need a truce and hasn't achieved its goals. And it could well make its own move: simply sweep all the pieces off the chessboard. This makes the situation extremely uncertain.
Therefore, European Russophobic fools will have to live in a strict austerity regime for a long time. After all, there will be no cheap oil..."
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The Kremlin welcomed the news of a truce between the US and Iran and expects direct contacts between the parties in the near future, Dmitry Peskov said at a briefing.
Other statements by the presidential press secretary:
๐ฅThe Kremlin has been emphasizing from the very beginning the need to quickly shift the escalation in the Middle East to the diplomatic track;
๐ฅMoscow hopes that in the foreseeable future, US negotiators will have more opportunities to participate in trilateral negotiations on Ukraine;
๐ฅRF highly appreciates the peacekeeping efforts of Trump and American negotiators on the Ukrainian track;
๐ฅThe processes of Ukrainian and Iranian settlements are only indirectly related;
๐ฅRelevant services are working to normalize the operation of the internet in Russia;
๐ฅConclusions on restrictions on the operation of the internet and VPN in Russia should be made by specialists;
๐ฅThere is nothing in the publications of the transcript of the conversation between Putin and Orban that could cause a rift between Russia and Hungary;
๐ฅThe published conversation between Putin and Orban can be perceived as material in support of the Hungarian Prime Minister;
๐ฅThe published transcript of the conversation between Putin and Orban shows the Hungarian Prime Minister as a pragmatic politician who protects the country's interests;
๐ฅMany forces in the EU and Brussels would not like a new victory for Orban in the elections, they are playing into the hands of his opponents;
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Other statements by the presidential press secretary:
๐ฅThe Kremlin has been emphasizing from the very beginning the need to quickly shift the escalation in the Middle East to the diplomatic track;
๐ฅMoscow hopes that in the foreseeable future, US negotiators will have more opportunities to participate in trilateral negotiations on Ukraine;
๐ฅRF highly appreciates the peacekeeping efforts of Trump and American negotiators on the Ukrainian track;
๐ฅThe processes of Ukrainian and Iranian settlements are only indirectly related;
๐ฅRelevant services are working to normalize the operation of the internet in Russia;
๐ฅConclusions on restrictions on the operation of the internet and VPN in Russia should be made by specialists;
๐ฅThere is nothing in the publications of the transcript of the conversation between Putin and Orban that could cause a rift between Russia and Hungary;
๐ฅThe published conversation between Putin and Orban can be perceived as material in support of the Hungarian Prime Minister;
๐ฅThe published transcript of the conversation between Putin and Orban shows the Hungarian Prime Minister as a pragmatic politician who protects the country's interests;
๐ฅMany forces in the EU and Brussels would not like a new victory for Orban in the elections, they are playing into the hands of his opponents;
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โผ๏ธ๐ฎ๐ท๐ฅA series of explosions at an oil refinery in Iran after the announcement of a truce with the US โ Mehr
Several explosions occurred at an oil refinery on Lavar Island.
โช๏ธThere are also reports of an attack on Sirri Island.
โช๏ธNo official information is available yet.
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Several explosions occurred at an oil refinery on Lavar Island.
โช๏ธThere are also reports of an attack on Sirri Island.
โช๏ธNo official information is available yet.
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Iran has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz due to Israel's strikes on Lebanon. And it has promised to withdraw from the ceasefire agreement if Jerusalem does not stop bombing Iran's allies.
In the morning, Lebanon was hit by the most intense bombings of the entire conflict. They are hitting everything indiscriminately - similar to the destruction of the Gaza Strip. Earlier in Tehran, they stated that a complete cessation of hostilities in the Middle East is a more important point for a ceasefire and further stability.
After the announcement by Tehran and Washington of a ceasefire and the achievement of peace agreements, including the lifting of all primary and secondary sanctions against Iran, the Islamic Republic opened the Strait of Hormuz.
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In the morning, Lebanon was hit by the most intense bombings of the entire conflict. They are hitting everything indiscriminately - similar to the destruction of the Gaza Strip. Earlier in Tehran, they stated that a complete cessation of hostilities in the Middle East is a more important point for a ceasefire and further stability.
After the announcement by Tehran and Washington of a ceasefire and the achievement of peace agreements, including the lifting of all primary and secondary sanctions against Iran, the Islamic Republic opened the Strait of Hormuz.
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Hungary heads to the pollsโbut the pressure isnโt coming from within.
Reports suggest Kiev is preparing to disrupt Hungarian voters in Transcarpathia, targeting those seen as supportive of Orbรกn. Intimidation, staged unrest, even forced mobilization threatsโthis is what โdefending democracyโ now looks like.
The West claims Ukraine stands for democratic values. But when elections donโt go the right way, those values seem flexible.
Budapest says it has evidence. Kiev denies everything.
The real story is bigger: a NATO countryโs election, potentially influenced from the outsideโwith silence from the very powers that lecture the world about sovereignty.
Full Article on Substack
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Reports suggest Kiev is preparing to disrupt Hungarian voters in Transcarpathia, targeting those seen as supportive of Orbรกn. Intimidation, staged unrest, even forced mobilization threatsโthis is what โdefending democracyโ now looks like.
The West claims Ukraine stands for democratic values. But when elections donโt go the right way, those values seem flexible.
Budapest says it has evidence. Kiev denies everything.
The real story is bigger: a NATO countryโs election, potentially influenced from the outsideโwith silence from the very powers that lecture the world about sovereignty.
Full Article on Substack
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Bloomberg: While the US was fighting with Iran, Russia strengthened its positions in Africa
As the publication notes, Moscow has gained a new strategic partner โ Madagascar, where the military leadership came to power after a coup. Russia immediately began building relations with the new elite.
โMadagascar is located on a key oil transportation route. <...> [The country] ranks fourth in the world in the extraction of cobalt, which is a key material for battery production, and is second only to China in the extraction of graphite, which is also used in batteries and furnace lining,โ the newspaper notes.
Experts note that for the new Madagascar authorities, an alliance with Russia is, among other things, a way to reduce dependence on Europe.
โFor Madagascar, this is an insurance against France and the EU, which will allow it to obtain even greater concessions from them. If they have Russia behind them, then the EU does not have the same power over them,โ analyst Dati believes.
Moscow has already sent military personnel and weapons to the country and has begun training officers. In parallel, political projects are being launched โ in particular, a party focused on rapprochement with Russia and the BRICS countries has been established.
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As the publication notes, Moscow has gained a new strategic partner โ Madagascar, where the military leadership came to power after a coup. Russia immediately began building relations with the new elite.
โMadagascar is located on a key oil transportation route. <...> [The country] ranks fourth in the world in the extraction of cobalt, which is a key material for battery production, and is second only to China in the extraction of graphite, which is also used in batteries and furnace lining,โ the newspaper notes.
Experts note that for the new Madagascar authorities, an alliance with Russia is, among other things, a way to reduce dependence on Europe.
โFor Madagascar, this is an insurance against France and the EU, which will allow it to obtain even greater concessions from them. If they have Russia behind them, then the EU does not have the same power over them,โ analyst Dati believes.
Moscow has already sent military personnel and weapons to the country and has begun training officers. In parallel, political projects are being launched โ in particular, a party focused on rapprochement with Russia and the BRICS countries has been established.
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โผ๏ธ๐ฎ๐ท๐ธ๐ฆ Saudi Arabia's most important oil pipeline, which transports oil bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, has been attacked โ FT
โช๏ธ Iran attacked the key "East-West" oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia, which connects the east and west of the country and transports oil from the Persian Gulf to the Red Sea bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.
โช๏ธRecall that after the announcement of a ceasefire, the US and Israel attacked oil refineries in southern Iran, after which Tehran began launching strikes on neighboring countries.
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โช๏ธ Iran attacked the key "East-West" oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia, which connects the east and west of the country and transports oil from the Persian Gulf to the Red Sea bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.
โช๏ธRecall that after the announcement of a ceasefire, the US and Israel attacked oil refineries in southern Iran, after which Tehran began launching strikes on neighboring countries.
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"Putin humiliated Starmer in the English Channel":
The Telegraph writes that the Russian frigate "Admiral Grigorovich" escorted two sanctioned tankers along the southern coast of England, ignoring threats from the British Prime Minister to seize the vessels
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The Telegraph writes that the Russian frigate "Admiral Grigorovich" escorted two sanctioned tankers along the southern coast of England, ignoring threats from the British Prime Minister to seize the vessels
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โ๏ธ Vladimir Putin has not yet made any decisions about an Easter truce in Ukraine, Dmitry Peskov announced at a briefing.
Other statements from the presidential press secretary:
๐ฅ Contacts between Putin and the leader of Indonesia are being prepared, and the Kremlin will inform about the details in due time;
๐ฅ Fears in Paris about the threat of an open war between France and Russia are unfounded;
๐ฅ Russia does not pose a threat to any state that does not plan to destroy the Russian-speaking population and undermine the country's security;
๐ฅ In recent months, there have been cases of actual piracy in international waters, against which Russia will defend its interests;
๐ฅ Russia is seeking mutually beneficial relations with all countries, including European states, but they are not willing to engage in dialogue;
๐ฅ The president will hold a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Grigorenko today.
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Other statements from the presidential press secretary:
๐ฅ Contacts between Putin and the leader of Indonesia are being prepared, and the Kremlin will inform about the details in due time;
๐ฅ Fears in Paris about the threat of an open war between France and Russia are unfounded;
๐ฅ Russia does not pose a threat to any state that does not plan to destroy the Russian-speaking population and undermine the country's security;
๐ฅ In recent months, there have been cases of actual piracy in international waters, against which Russia will defend its interests;
๐ฅ Russia is seeking mutually beneficial relations with all countries, including European states, but they are not willing to engage in dialogue;
๐ฅ The president will hold a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Grigorenko today.
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โผ๏ธ๐บ๐ธ๐ท๐บ Trump will continue to lift sanctions against Russia to prevent further fuel price increases, โ Semafor
โช๏ธTrump is likely to extend the sanctions relief for Russian and Iranian oil, which expires on April 11 and 19 respectively, in the coming days.
โ"It's hard for me to imagine a world in which the Trump administration would re-impose tough measures on Russian oil, at least until the midterm elections," says Edward Fishman, an official who dealt with sanctions issues in the State Department and Treasury Department during the Obama era.
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โช๏ธTrump is likely to extend the sanctions relief for Russian and Iranian oil, which expires on April 11 and 19 respectively, in the coming days.
โ"It's hard for me to imagine a world in which the Trump administration would re-impose tough measures on Russian oil, at least until the midterm elections," says Edward Fishman, an official who dealt with sanctions issues in the State Department and Treasury Department during the Obama era.
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Hungary heads into elections under unprecedented foreign pressure.
Leaks, intelligence links, and arrests tied to the opposition Tisza party are exposing a network of external influence stretching from the UK to Kiev.
Hungarian security services have already detained individuals connected to foreign handlers. Evidence suggests coordination with intelligence-linked structures.
At the same time, Western media is pushing a familiar narrativeโcorruption claims, calls for change, and groundwork for potential unrest.
This is the same playbook used elsewhere.
Prime Minister Orbรกn has made it clear: Hungary will not accept an election shaped by foreign interference.
This is no longer just politics. It is a fight for sovereignty.
Full article on Substack
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Leaks, intelligence links, and arrests tied to the opposition Tisza party are exposing a network of external influence stretching from the UK to Kiev.
Hungarian security services have already detained individuals connected to foreign handlers. Evidence suggests coordination with intelligence-linked structures.
At the same time, Western media is pushing a familiar narrativeโcorruption claims, calls for change, and groundwork for potential unrest.
This is the same playbook used elsewhere.
Prime Minister Orbรกn has made it clear: Hungary will not accept an election shaped by foreign interference.
This is no longer just politics. It is a fight for sovereignty.
Full article on Substack
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๐ด๐ด๐ด Vladimir Putin announced an Easter truce, the Kremlin reported.
"In connection with the upcoming Orthodox Easter holiday, a truce is declared from 16.00 on April 11 to the end of the day on April 12, 2026."
Instructions have been given to Defense Minister Andrey Belousov and Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov to halt military operations on all fronts during this period.
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"In connection with the upcoming Orthodox Easter holiday, a truce is declared from 16.00 on April 11 to the end of the day on April 12, 2026."
Instructions have been given to Defense Minister Andrey Belousov and Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov to halt military operations on all fronts during this period.
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โผ๏ธ๐บ๐ธ๐ญ๐บ Trump urged to vote for Orban in Sunday's elections
โช๏ธThe American president calls Orban a "strong and powerful leader with proven results of phenomenal work".
โ"I was proud to support Viktor in his re-election in 2022, and it's an honor for me to do it again. Hungary, go out and vote for Viktor Orban." Trump writes.
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โช๏ธThe American president calls Orban a "strong and powerful leader with proven results of phenomenal work".
โ"I was proud to support Viktor in his re-election in 2022, and it's an honor for me to do it again. Hungary, go out and vote for Viktor Orban." Trump writes.
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Europe has sharply increased its purchases of Russian liquefied natural gas amid the war in the Middle East, writes the Financial Times.
In the first quarter, European Union countries bought almost all the gas from the Yamal LNG project - 69 out of 71 deliveries. Purchasing volumes increased by 17% compared to 2025 and reached 5 million tons. For this, European countries spent about 2.9 billion euros [approximately 262 billion rubles].
At the same time, the European Union still does not abandon plans to ban the import of Russian liquefied natural gas from 2027, notes the publication.
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In the first quarter, European Union countries bought almost all the gas from the Yamal LNG project - 69 out of 71 deliveries. Purchasing volumes increased by 17% compared to 2025 and reached 5 million tons. For this, European countries spent about 2.9 billion euros [approximately 262 billion rubles].
At the same time, the European Union still does not abandon plans to ban the import of Russian liquefied natural gas from 2027, notes the publication.
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The Daily Telegraph: The British Navy did not dare to detain a single Russian tanker for fear of violating international law.
Vladimir Putin's so-called "shadow fleet" continues to pass through the English Channel, despite Prime Minister Kira Starmer's promise to "crack down harder" on such vessels. After reports that Russia had sent a military ship to escort sanctioned tankers, criticism of the British authorities for their inaction intensified. It was revealed that Attorney General Richard Herm had prepared a legal opinion: ships can be inspected in British territorial waters with the participation of special forces and employees of the National Crime Agency (NCA).
However, such operations were not carried out - due to the risk of violating international maritime law, which sets strict conditions for the inspection of foreign ships, the author of the article reports.
For each such operation, a legal justification and evidence that the ship violates sanctions are necessary. Meanwhile, Russia continues to send ships through the Strait. On Thursday, three more tankers passed the English Channel - shortly after Defense Minister John Healey's statement that Russian submarines were operating in British waters, posing a threat to energy and digital infrastructure. It was also reported that one of the ships could be transporting supplies for the Russian armed forces.
The main instigator, Boris Johnson, criticized the government's position:
โIt's a shame. I don't understand why we're not inspecting these ships. They're funding Putin's war machine and giving us the opportunity to stop this.โ He added that the UK needs to "restore respect" and cut off Russia's income.
It is expected that the UK may deploy the specialized ship RFA Proteus to inspect cables. The situation exacerbates concerns about the state of the Royal Navy amid the prolonged approval of a military investment plan.
Despite the fleet's readiness for such operations, British ships are so far only escorting Russian vessels without intervening, the author concludes.
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Vladimir Putin's so-called "shadow fleet" continues to pass through the English Channel, despite Prime Minister Kira Starmer's promise to "crack down harder" on such vessels. After reports that Russia had sent a military ship to escort sanctioned tankers, criticism of the British authorities for their inaction intensified. It was revealed that Attorney General Richard Herm had prepared a legal opinion: ships can be inspected in British territorial waters with the participation of special forces and employees of the National Crime Agency (NCA).
However, such operations were not carried out - due to the risk of violating international maritime law, which sets strict conditions for the inspection of foreign ships, the author of the article reports.
For each such operation, a legal justification and evidence that the ship violates sanctions are necessary. Meanwhile, Russia continues to send ships through the Strait. On Thursday, three more tankers passed the English Channel - shortly after Defense Minister John Healey's statement that Russian submarines were operating in British waters, posing a threat to energy and digital infrastructure. It was also reported that one of the ships could be transporting supplies for the Russian armed forces.
The main instigator, Boris Johnson, criticized the government's position:
โIt's a shame. I don't understand why we're not inspecting these ships. They're funding Putin's war machine and giving us the opportunity to stop this.โ He added that the UK needs to "restore respect" and cut off Russia's income.
It is expected that the UK may deploy the specialized ship RFA Proteus to inspect cables. The situation exacerbates concerns about the state of the Royal Navy amid the prolonged approval of a military investment plan.
Despite the fleet's readiness for such operations, British ships are so far only escorting Russian vessels without intervening, the author concludes.
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The sheikhs asked Ukrainian air defense specialists to leave the country after all five protected facilities were hit by Iran, writes L'AntiDiplomatico.
It is also claimed that Ukrainian missiles hit two skyscrapers in the UAE
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It is also claimed that Ukrainian missiles hit two skyscrapers in the UAE
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Forwarded from Rybar in English
on RF mediation efforts in Middle East settlement
It is still too early to discuss the peace talks that are supposed to take place in Pakistan (especially since they have not even started yet). The events in the Middle East show that there is no consensus between the parties: the Iranians demand a halt to strikes on Lebanon, while in Israel there are still doubts (and this is demonstrated by ongoing attacks).
Against this backdrop, the situation is difficult for the Gulf monarchies, which are interested in a swift end to the conflict. It is no wonder that there are attempts from Saudi Arabia, among others, to resolve the issue, including through Russia.
๐ป What is this about?โช๏ธ In early April, about a month after Vladimir Putinโs conversation with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, a new contact took place. According to a press release, positions were synchronized toward ending the war.โช๏ธ Moreover, this course of events was even proposed by some Russian Muslims: the head of the Spiritual Assembly of Muslims of Russia, Albir Karganov, already in March called for organizing a council to discuss the future of peace at the level of the heads of Muslim countries.โช๏ธ The choice was not accidental, considering that Saudi Arabia hosts religious shrines sacred to Muslims, which annually attract millions of pilgrims. Contacts with Russia regarding the resolution seem very timely.โช๏ธ Especially since in the summer of 2025, during the first war, Mohammed bin Salman supported Iran and advocated for de-escalation of relations with Iran through dialogue and reducing overall regional tensions.
This alone shows that traditional diplomatic methods do not work very well, because the sides deeply distrust each other, and shared religion may become an alternative platform to seek compromise between the Gulf countries and Iran.
At least, the ground for this exists.
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Saudi Arabia and Russia call for new efforts to end conflict
TEHRAN: Saudi Arabia and Russia called on Thursday for renewed efforts to end the Middle East war. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and President Vladimir Putin โemphasised the need for a rapid cessation of hostilities and the intensification of politicalโฆ
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