Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president takes strong lead

Bulgaria’s ex-president Rumen Radev is on course to win a parliamentary election, according to exit polls, but may fall short of a governing majority. His Progressive Bulgaria coalition leads with, in a vote marked by low turnout and deep political instability, the country’s eighth election in five years. Radev warns another vote would be “a [...]

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Slovak PM pans Baltics for denying airspace for Moscow trip

Lithuania and Latvia will not allow Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to use their airspace for a planned trip to Moscow in May for Russia’s Victory Day commemorations, Fico said Saturday.

https://www.lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2904048/slovak-pm-pans-baltics-for-denying-airspace-for-moscow-trip

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Slovak PM pans Baltics for denying airspace for Moscow trip

Lithuania and Latvia will not allow Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to use their airspace for a planned trip to Moscow in May for Russia’s Victory Day commemorations, Fico said Saturday.

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Bulgaria's pro-Russian former ex-president leading vote

Progressive Bulgaria, the party of Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president Rumen Radev was seen leading the parliamentary election with 37.5% of the votes, the Alpha Research exit poll showed.

https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/0419/1568993-bulgaria-election/

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US extends waiver allowing purchase of Russian oil

The US has renewed a waiver permitting countries to buy Russian oil for another month. The decision came two days after the Trump administration had said it had no plans to extend the waiver.

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US extends waiver allowing purchase of Russian oil

The US has renewed a waiver permitting countries to buy Russian oil for another month. The decision came two days after the Trump administration had said it had no plans to extend the waiver.

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At least 16 in Ukraine reportedly killed as Russia launches 2026's deadliest attack so far

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the attack proved that Russia didn't deserve any easing of sanctions.

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At least 16 in Ukraine reportedly killed as Russia launches 2026's deadliest attack so far

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the attack proved that Russia didn't deserve any easing of sanctions.

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India faces energy squeeze as US ends Iran, Russia oil waivers

Washington's decision to let Iranian and Russian oil waivers expire threatens to tighten India's crude oil supply, as New Delhi had relied on temporary relief to sustain imports. DW has the latest.

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India faces energy squeeze as US ends oil waivers

Washington's decision to let Iranian and Russian oil waivers expire threatens to tighten India's crude oil supply, as New Delhi had relied on temporary relief to sustain imports. DW has the latest.

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Several killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine, many more injured

A 12-year-old was among those killed as Russian missile and drone attacks hit Ukrainian cities of Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro.

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Russian barrage kills several across Ukraine

A 12-year-old was among those killed as Russian missile and drone attacks hit Ukrainian cities of Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro.

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More than a dozen killed in Russian attacks on Kyiv, other Ukrainian cities

More than a dozen people, including at least one child, has been killed in Russian missile and drone attacks on residential buildings in Kyiv and in other Ukrainian cities like Odesa and Dnipro overnight to Thursday. Several dozens of civilians were also injured in the assaults.

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More than a dozen killed in Russian attacks on Kyiv, other Ukrainian cities

More than a dozen people, including at least one child, has been killed in Russian missile and drone attacks on residential buildings in Kyiv and in other Ukrainian cities like Odesa and Dnipro overnight to Thursday. Several dozens of civilians were also injured in the assaults.

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Russian strikes kill three, including child, as drones and missiles hit Kyiv

Russia launched overnight drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, killing three people, including a child, and triggering air alerts in Kyiv, officials said Thursday. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said a 12-year-old boy and a 35-year-old woman were among the dead as strikes intensified after months of near-daily bombardments.

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Russian strikes kill three, including child, as drones and missiles hit Kyiv

Russia launched overnight drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, killing three people, including a child, and triggering air alerts in Kyiv, officials said Thursday. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said a 12-year-old boy and a 35-year-old woman were among the dead as strikes intensified after months of near-daily bombardments.

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Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of hundreds of ceasefire violations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his nation's forces would respond "symmetrically" to Russian attacks.

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Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of thousands of ceasefire violations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his nation's forces would respond "symmetrically" to Russian attacks.