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Ukraine summons Israeli envoy in protest of Russian vessel's arrival in Haifa

A Ukrainian diplomatic source told Reuters earlier that Israel risks a diplomatic and legal response from Kyiv if it allows the vessel, Panormitis, to dock in the northern Israeli city.

A ship is docked at Haifa Port, Israel, July 24, 2022
RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi attend a meeting at the Boris Yeltsin Presidential Library in Saint Petersburg, Russia April 27, 2026.

Putin pledges support for Iran in talks with Araghchi in Russia, says he wants peace soon

 A drone is seen during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on October 4, 2023.

Hezbollah enhances drone capabilities by learning from Ukraine war tactics - analysis

Russian conscripts called up for military service line up during a ceremony marking their departure for garrisons, in Bataysk in the Rostov region, Russia April 10, 2026.

Russian troops resort to cannibalism on front lines as supplies dwindle, Ukrainian intel claims


US will not renew Iranian, Russian oil waivers, Treasury Secretary tells Associated Press

According to the Associated Press, the waivers were originally issued to ease the strain on global energy markets caused by the Russia-Ukraine war and the US-Iran war.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent looks on as he speaks to the media after two days of meetings with a Chinese delegation, in Paris, France March 16, 2026

Polish PM questions US loyalty in case of Russian attack, warns EU must be 'real alliance' - FT

Tusk spoke on the occasion of an informal EU summit in Cyprus where EU leaders will also discuss the war in the Middle East, energy measures in response and the Union's next long-term budget.

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk holds a press conference during a signing event for the delivery of anti-aircraft systems capable of countering unmanned aerial vehicles in Kobylka, Poland, January 30, 2026.

Russian diplomats denounce new EU sanctions, claim they are 'meaningless' without UN decision

Russian news agencies quoted a statement by diplomats at Russia's mission to the European Union as saying the measures were meaningless without a decision from the UN Security Council.

A EU flag and a court gavel are seen in this illustration taken September 12, 2025.

Dnipro Jewish community leader’s home damaged in Russian strike, wounding child

The child is recovering, but the Jewish community and Dnipro’s other residents have been suffering under an unrelenting barrage of Russian drones and missile attacks over the last week.

AN APARTMENT building hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Dnipro, Ukraine April 23, 2026.

Dutch are facing biggest security threat in decades, intelligence agency says

The Dutch intelligence agency AIVD stressed that the threats to the Netherlands primarily emanate from Russia and China.

A photo shows the headquarters of Netherland's General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) in Zoetermeer, on April 24, 2025.

Woman in occupied Ukraine jailed 14 years for buying Kyiv war bonds

The Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia District Court said the woman had used a Ukrainian mobile app to purchase bonds worth 270,080 roubles ($3,600), and had been caught by the FSB security service.

FILE PHOTO: Activists of the pro-democracy youth movement Vesna (Spring in Russian),  stand in a defendants' box during their verdicts announcement at the Saint Petersburg city court in Saint Petersburg on April 8, 2026.

Ukraine asks Turkey to host Zelenskiy-Putin peace talks amid stalled negotiations

Ukraine has proposed Turkey as a neutral venue for Zelenskiy-Putin peace talks, aiming to restart negotiations and avoid meeting in Belarus or Russia.

A runner runs past graffiti reading "No War" in the colors of the Ukrainian flag painted on a fence in a city park, on March 7, 2026 in Moscow, Russia.

Hamburg court bars Deutsche Welle from repeating money laundering claims about Abramovich

Hamburg court rules against Deutsche Welle, halting claims connecting Abramovich to money laundering in a recent report.

The Deutsche Welle logo is seen on the foyer of the German broadcaster's Berlin location, March 2, 2022.

Russian authorities detain 40 Israelis landing in Moscow over 'involvement' in Iran war

A Foreign Ministry spokesperson told The Jerusalem Post that Sa'ar acted to resolve the issue, and the Israelis entry was approved. Israel told Russia the incident was unacceptable.

Russian security officials check luggage at Moscow's Domodedovo Airport, September 2004; illustrative.

Bulgaria's former pro-Putin president Radev wins parliamentary election, official partial results

Progressive Bulgaria, led by pro-Russian former president Rumen Radev, leads the parliamentary election with 44.59% of votes as 32% are counted.

Former Bulgarian president and leader of the Progressive Bulgaria coalition Rumen Radev speaks during an election rally, ahead of the snap election, in Sofia, Bulgaria, April 16, 2026.