Constance

🚨ZELENSKYY: This meeting with President Erdogan was one of the most positive ever. Working together with Turkey gives us energy security and logistical security. “The head of Naftogaz is working with Turkey to implement everything we discussed in Istanbul. Working together with Turkey gives us energy security and logistical security. There's a solid foundation to take new joint steps. This meeting with President Erdogan was one of the most positive ever. Thank you!” - Ukrainian President on Monday, April 6th, 2026.

It is unfortunate that the UN Security Council has once again failed to demonstrate effectiveness and act decisively in the face of such a global threat as the Iranian regime's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. No one should be allowed to block such globally significant sea lanes or undermine the security of dozens of nations through terrorist attacks against the freedom of navigation. We faced a similar challenge in the Black Sea when the Russians attempted to block our ports and civilian shipping—Russia was trying to suffocate our economy. And we found a way to solve that problem through decisive action, not inaction. Now, we see a similar problem on a global scale. The Strait of Hormuz must remain open to all vessels that sustain vital economy lifelines and maintain normal international trade. Countries in the region have spoken clearly on this, and we support the aspirations of the people of the Middle East and the Gulf for peace. Peace and security in this region directly impact stability, market predictability, and the cost of living in every single country. Such problems and this war must not be prolonged. The world needs a functional UNSC that acts more decisively to resolve acute security challenges of global magnitude.

Viktor Orbán has ruled Hungary for 16 years. He rose to popularity standing for freedom against Russia. Yet somewhere along the way, became the errand boy of the Kremlin in Europe. On April 12, he faces an election with a serious challenge from Peter Magyar, literally, Peter the Hungarian, himself a conservative and former member of Orbán's party but who wishes for Hungary to stay European, rather than become Moscovite-barbarian. Once upon a time, Viktor Orbán, too, spoke passionately about defending Hungary from Russia. When Russia invaded Georgia in 2008, Orbán said that Hungary, as a survivor of Russian totalitarianism, must lead the resistance to the Kremlin. Today, Orbán is going to wild lengths to remain as Moscow's man in Budapest—including accussing Ukraine of absurd plots against him, as though he, not Ukraine, is the victim. He has opposed Ukraine's resistance every step of the way.

36 years ago the Berlin Wall began to come down. 5 years later, Jack Matlock, US Ambassador to the Soviets 1987-1991 revealed the promises made to the Soviets for allowing a Unified Germany to join NATO unhindered. They were lied to, and here we are.