The EU's 20th Russia sanctions package bans all crypto service providers and 46 more shadow tankers — the bloc's most aggressive financial squeeze yet, adopted 23 April 2026.
Ukraine's deputy foreign minister told the UN on 27 April that drone strikes within 8 km of Zaporizhzhia risk a Chernobyl-level radiological event in central Europe.
Trump scrapped Kushner and Witkoff's Pakistan mission 24 hours before departure, saying Iran's proposal was insufficient and "we have all the cards."
Secretary Rubio calls Iran's Hormuz toll proposal "not acceptable" as the US naval blockade enters its third week and markets react.
