Politics

Protection of trade fleet, Kiev’s terror: statements by Maritime Board chief

According to Nikolay Patrushev, Russia will respond to Western attempts to block its shipping through political, diplomatic and other means

Press review: US-Iran talks fail as Ukraine violates truce and Orban loses elections

Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, April 13th

Here’s why the Iran talks were doomed to fail

The US came to the negotiations with the same old ultimatums – but Iran feels it now has the power to set the terms

Iran warns Americans to ‘enjoy’ gas prices as Trump orders Hormuz ‘blockade’: LIVE UPDATES

Global oil prices have surged above $100 after the US Department of War announced that American forces will begin enforcing a blockade on all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports from 10 am ET on April 13

Hungary heads to polls in high-stakes election as Orban faces toughest test

Hungary heads to the polls in a pivotal election, with Victor Orban challenged by Peter Magyar amid tensions with Brussels

Magyar beats Orban in battle for Hungary: What happens now?

Peter Magyar’s landslide win over Viktor Orban makes a turning point for Hungary’s relations with the EU, Russia, and Ukraine