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Apr
03
Major Trends

Former Crown Prince of Jordan Hamzah bin Hussein announces on Twitter that he is renouncing his "Prince" title, saying that his "personal convictions" are not i

Former Crown Prince of Jordan Hamzah bin Hussein announces on Twitter that he is renouncing his "Prince" title, saying that his "personal convictions" are not in line with the "modern methods of our institutions". Hamzah has been under house arrest since last March after he accused Jordanian leaders of corruption and incompetence. (BBC News)

Apr
03
War / Conflict / Security

Southern Ukraine offensive Battle of Odesa Large explosions are reported in the port city of Odesa as residents are urged to seek shelter.

Southern Ukraine offensive Battle of Odesa Large explosions are reported in the port city of Odesa as residents are urged to seek shelter. Ukrainian officials say the Russian Air Force has fired missiles at the city, and that some missiles have been intercepted. (BBC News) (NDTV)

Apr
04
Politics / Government

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Battle of Bucha U.S.

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Battle of Bucha U.S. President Joe Biden calls for Russian President Vladimir Putin to face trials for war crimes after more images emerge of the Bucha massacre. (CNN) Peace negotiations in the Russo-Ukrainian War Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that peace talks will continue despite the Bucha massacre. (BBC News)

Apr
04
Politics / Government

Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Battle of Bucha U.S.

Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Battle of Bucha U.S. President Joe Biden calls for Russian President Vladimir Putin to face trials for war crimes after more images emerge of the Bucha massacre. (CNN) Peace negotiations in the Russo-Ukrainian War Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that peace talks will continue despite the Bucha massacre. (BBC News)

Apr
04
War / Conflict / Security

France–Russia relations, Germany–Russia relations, Latvia–Russia relations France, Germany and Latvia expel Russian diplomats in response to war crimes in the 2

France–Russia relations, Germany–Russia relations, Latvia–Russia relations France, Germany and Latvia expel Russian diplomats in response to war crimes in the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, specifically the Bucha massacre. (Radio Free Europe) (Axios)

Apr
04
Economy / Jobs / Business

International sanctions during the Russo-Ukrainian War Lithuania bans Russian IT companies from relocating to Lithuania.

International sanctions during the Russo-Ukrainian War Lithuania bans Russian IT companies from relocating to Lithuania. (LRT) Germany assumes control of Gazprom Germania, Gazprom's German subsidiary, after the German economy ministry declines to approve the subsidiary's acquisition by two entities with unclear beneficiaries. (Financial Times)

Apr
04
Technology / Science

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Lithuania Lithuania lifts requirements for masks in indoor spaces, except in public transport and medical facil

COVID-19 pandemic in Europe COVID-19 pandemic in Lithuania Lithuania lifts requirements for masks in indoor spaces, except in public transport and medical facilities, and reduces the COVID-19 isolation period to five days. (LRT) COVID-19 pandemic in Sweden, COVID-19 vaccination in Sweden The Public Health Agency of Sweden recommends a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for people over age of 65 years, as well as other adults aged 18–64 with weak immune response. (The Local Sweden)

Apr
04
Immigration / Law / Policy

Russia–European Union relations, Iceland–Russia relations, Norway–Russia relations, Russia–Switzerland relations Russia restricts diplomats, journalists, and po

Russia–European Union relations, Iceland–Russia relations, Norway–Russia relations, Russia–Switzerland relations Russia restricts diplomats, journalists, and politicians from the European Union, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein from obtaining a visa by a simplified procedure. (Kommersant) (Reuters)

Apr
05
War / Conflict / Security

Insurgency in the Maghreb Mali War Siege of Moura Human Rights Watch says that the Malian military and mercenaries from the Wagner Group massacred over 300 civi

Insurgency in the Maghreb Mali War Siege of Moura Human Rights Watch says that the Malian military and mercenaries from the Wagner Group massacred over 300 civilians in the town of Moura during a nine-day counter-insurgency operation in March. (The Guardian) (Human Rights Watch) Jihadist insurgency in Burkina Faso Militants raid a community of nuns in Kaya, Sanmatenga Province, Burkina Faso, kidnapping an American. (Reuters) (Barron's)

Apr
05
War / Conflict / Security

Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine offensive Siege of Mariupol A Dominica-flagged vessel berthed at the port in Mariupol is hi

Russo-Ukrainian War 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine offensive Siege of Mariupol A Dominica-flagged vessel berthed at the port in Mariupol is hit by artillery from the Russian Navy. One person is injured, but all crew members are successfully evacuated. (Reuters)

Apr
05
War / Conflict / Security

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine offensive Siege of Mariupol A Dominica-flagged vessel berthed at the port in Mariupol is hit by artillery from

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Eastern Ukraine offensive Siege of Mariupol A Dominica-flagged vessel berthed at the port in Mariupol is hit by artillery from the Russian Navy. One person is injured, but all crew members are successfully evacuated. (Reuters)

Apr
05
Major Trends

Denmark, Estonia, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden expel over 100 Russian diplomatic staff from their countries.

Denmark, Estonia, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden expel over 100 Russian diplomatic staff from their countries. Latvia closes the Russian consulates in Daugavpils and Liepāja, while Estonia closes the Russian diplomatic facilities in Narva and Tartu. These actions come as a reaction to the newly revealed Bucha massacre. (Politico) (Interfax Ukraine) (TASS) (National Post) (Al Arabiya)

Apr
05
Immigration / Law / Policy

Rule of Law Conditionality Regulation The European Commission launches disciplinary proceedings against Hungary under the newly-upheld conditionality mechanism

Rule of Law Conditionality Regulation The European Commission launches disciplinary proceedings against Hungary under the newly-upheld conditionality mechanism that could block funds over rule-of-law concerns if the shortcomings do not prevent misuse of EU funds. (Politico)

Apr
06
Politics / Government

Peace negotiations in the Russo-Ukrainian war Russia says it will end its invasion if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agrees to conditions set during ne

Peace negotiations in the Russo-Ukrainian war Russia says it will end its invasion if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agrees to conditions set during negotiations, specifically a legal guarantee that Ukraine will not join NATO by changing the Ukrainian constitution to include such a provision. Russia also says it suspended operations in Kyiv as a "goodwill gesture" in order to promote peace talks. (Hindustan Times)

Apr
06
Politics / Government

Former President of Burkina Faso Blaise Compaoré is found guilty of complicity in the murder of the country's first president, Thomas Sankara, and is sentenced

Former President of Burkina Faso Blaise Compaoré is found guilty of complicity in the murder of the country's first president, Thomas Sankara, and is sentenced in absentia to life imprisonment. Compaoré has been in exile in Ivory Coast ever since resigning to the presidency following the 2014 Burkina Faso uprising. (The Guardian)

Apr
06
Politics / Government

Russia says it will end its invasion if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agrees to conditions set during negotiations, specifically a legal guarantee tha

Russia says it will end its invasion if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agrees to conditions set during negotiations, specifically a legal guarantee that Ukraine will not join NATO by changing the Ukrainian constitution to include such a provision. Russia also says it suspended operations in Kyiv as a "goodwill gesture" in order to promote peace talks. (Hindustan Times)

Apr
06
Politics / Government

The governing coalition of Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett loses its majority in the Knesset after coalition whip Idit Silman of the Yamina party defects

The governing coalition of Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett loses its majority in the Knesset after coalition whip Idit Silman of the Yamina party defects to the opposition Likud party, raising the possibility of new elections in Israel for the fifth time in four years. (Axios)

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