Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary ceasefire in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine in observance of the Orthodox Easter holiday. The ceasefire is set to begin on Saturday evening and will last until midnight on Easter Sunday. Putin also accused Ukraine of violating the moratorium on attacks against energy infrastructure over 100 times. […]

Hamas is reviewing the ceasefire proposal and is expected to respond within 48 hours.

The U.S. brokered maritime and energy ceasefires between Ukraine and Russia, easing tensions but raising concerns over sanctions and enforcement.

Both leaders agreed that the conflict 'needs to end with a lasting peace’ and the need for 'improved bilateral relations between the United States and Russia.

U.S. President Donald Trump commented on Truth Social that he had engaged in “very good and productive discussions” with Russian President Vladimir Putin concerning the ongoing war in Ukraine on Thursday, March 13, 2025, and the proposed Ukraine ceasefire. The U.S. President expressed optimism about the possible outcome of the talks, stating there is a […]

In his first public statement on the ceasefire proposal announced by the U.S. for Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was open to the plan, adding, however, that it must lead to long-term peace in the region. After thanking President Trump for his peace initiative, Putin raised several questions that need to be addressed […]

“This is a process we are closely monitoring, as the EU is positioning Russia as its primary adversary,” Peskov told reporters.

Israel has announced a halt to all humanitarian aid entering Gaza.

Reacting to the development, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant dubbed the move as a "blatant violation" of the ceasefire terms

On Saturday, Israel released 200 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for four female Israeli soldiers.

Hamas handed over four female Israeli soldier hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross in Gaza City on Saturday as part of the ongoing ceasefire agreement rollout. 

Hamas has announced the release of hostages Doron Steinbrecher, Romi Gonen, and Emily Damari later today

The deal also includes provisions for increased humanitarian aid to Gaza, where residents face severe shortages of food, medicine, and fuel amidst a worsening humanitarian crisis.

The agreement was “green lighted” after an unexpected delay caused concerns that the deal might fall through due to last minute differences between the negotiating teams of Hamas and Israel.

Aid organizations have emphasized the critical need for "unimpeded, sustained humanitarian aid" to Gaza under the new ceasefire deal.

Zelenskiy criticized Orban’s initiative, viewing it as undermining Western solidarity. Ukraine has consistently opposed peace proposals that do not include full restoration of its territorial integrity and has rejected any ceasefire that could allow Russia to regroup.

The PM trails by 27 points to his main rival

The temporary truce will see the release of the first group of Israeli hostages today and aid flow into Gaza

The Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasized that the same principles should be applied in all cases of aggression