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Moscow announced an short-term Easter truce with Ukraine for the coming weekend. Kyiv agreed to respond in kind, if Russia indeed observes the proposed ceasefire. The Ukrainian leader also announced that preparations are underway for a new round of settlement talks with Russia, expected in the near future. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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The UK Foreign Minister has called escalating Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon ‘deeply damaging’ as more than 300 people are estimated to have been killed in the attacks.
Israel’s invasion of Lebanon and intensifying strikes on its neighbouring country have put strain on the US-Israeli ceasefire with Iran ahead of negotiations set to take place between the sides in Pakistan.
Iran has warned it will restrict shipping through the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for Israel's attacks on Lebanon, with US President Trump criticising Iran for breaching the ceasefire agreement by doing so.
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said peace in the region depends on a resolution to the crisis in Lebanon.
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In her speech Cooper reiterated the UK’s position on the importance of free movement through the Strait of Hormuz.
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http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0410HormuzCooper.mp3Hungarians go to the polls this weekend in an election that could have far-reaching consequences, from the war in Ukraine to ties with the European Union and the United States.
After 16 years in power, prime minister Viktor Orbán faces his toughest challenge yet from opposition leader Péter Magyar (PAY-ter MOD-yar).
It comes as US President Donald Trump asks Israel to scale back its attacks on Lebanon while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agrees to talks but not a ceasefire.
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Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says that member countries are doing everything U.S. President Donald Trump had requested to strengthen the military alliance, even if some were initially "a bit slow" to provide support to the US amid its war with Iran.
Reuters news agency is reporting that the NATO chief has briefed some European capitals that President Trump wants concrete commitments within the next few days for help securing the Strait of Hormuz
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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