Sweden detained cargo vessel Hui Yuan in the Baltic Sea near Ystad after aircraft detected it dumping coal waste, with the ship traveling from Russia’s Ust-Luga to Las Palmas under a Panama flag.

❗️The Kremlin said the war would continue unless Zelensky made decisions on Russia’s terms, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov claiming territorial differences were minimal and peace could be achieved immediately.

Germany delivered five MEDIGUARD armored ambulances to Ukraine’s National Guard, incorporating frontline combat lessons and equipped with anti-drone protection for improved survivability.

Hungary’s parliamentary election turnout surpassed 38% by 12:00, far exceeding 25.77% recorded at the same time in 2022, signaling strong voter mobilization nationwide.

Hungary’s parliamentary election turnout climbed to 54.14% by early afternoon, significantly exceeding 40% at the same point in 2022, with large queues forming at polling stations in Budapest.

Russia deployed an improvised air defense system in Oryol. The setup appeared to use a truck-mounted launcher equipped with R-77-1 air-to-air missiles. The configuration mirrored “FrankenSAM”-type solutions, repurposing aviation missiles for ground-based air defense against aerial threats.

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Russian losses per 13/04/26 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff

+960 men
+2 tanks
+2 ACVs
+44 artillery
+1 MLRS
+1 AD system
+1528 UAVs

Ukraine downed or suppressed 87 of 98 Russian drones overnight, including around 65 Shahed UAVs, with impacts recorded at 9 locations.

Russian FPV drones struck a group near Chasiv Yar during the ceasefire, killing three soldiers later identified as Russian troops hit by their own side during an evacuation attempt.

Russian forces violated the Easter ceasefire more than 2,000 times, according to Ukraine’s General Staff. Fighting continued with assaults, shelling and drone activity, while pauses in some sectors were used to rotate troops and reinforce positions.

❗️Peter Magyar won Hungary’s parliamentary elections with a projected 138 of 199 seats, securing a strong majority. Viktor Orban conceded defeat, ending 16 years of Fidesz rule and marking a major political shift in the country.

Peter Magyar said Hungary would again become a strong ally within the European Union and NATO following his election victory. He announced that his first foreign visit would be to Poland, followed by Austria and then Brussels. The visits are aimed at rebuilding regional cooperation and securing EU funds for Hungary.

❗️EU leaders welcomed Peter Magyar’s victory in Hungary, as the Kremlin, Trump, JD Vance, Fico, Babiš and other populist figures remain silent after Orban’s defeat and pro-European shift.

Trump posted an image depicting himself as Jesus healing the sick and sharply criticized Pope Leo XIV, accusing him of weakness on crime and backing Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

Zelensky congratulated Peter Magyar on his election victory, signaling readiness to deepen cooperation with Hungary and strengthen joint efforts for security, stability and partnership in Europe.

Ukraine conducted wartime space launches, twice sending carriers beyond 100 km and testing an air-launch system from 8,000 meters. Officials said plans include intercepting orbital missile systems and building full Space Forces within 3-5 years.

Russia restored two previously damaged oil loading berths at Ust-Luga port, with satellite imagery showing resumed tanker operations, while one destroyed berth remains out of service.

US Central Command announced a blockade of all maritime traffic entering or exiting Iranian ports starting April 13. The measure will apply to vessels of all nations, while transit through the Strait of Hormuz to non-Iranian ports will remain open.