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Kremlin: (On the impact of the Hungarian election on the war in Ukraine) This election has nothing to do with the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Kremlin: Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Indonesian President.

Kremlin: (on Hungarian opposition leader Mauzyar) We hope to continue to maintain pragmatic contacts with the new leadership.

Kremlin: The Hungarian people have made their choice and we respect their choice.

Regarding the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Hapag-Lloyd said it was difficult to assess whether the US plan would work.

Financial Times: The European Commission has begun "immediate contact" with Maudjour Peter after his victory in Hungary's election, urging him to repair relations with Ukraine and initiate long-demanded reforms to unfreeze 35 billion euros of EU frozen funds.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae: Will focus on stably reducing the debt-to-GDP ratio.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: We are laying the foundations for a deeper security agreement in Europe - and we expect results this week. I have instructed the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine to finalize drafts of several new security agreements and prepare them for signature.

Russian Ministry of Defense: After the ceasefire, the Russian Armed Forces continued to conduct special military operations.

Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Iran's Foreign Minister had a phone call with his Saudi counterpart. The two sides discussed the latest developments in the region and the status of negotiations between Iran and the United States in Islamabad. More details will be announced later.

The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that the Easter ceasefire agreement reached with Ukraine has been violated 6,558 times.

Due to rising oil prices, U.S. travel stocks fell before the market opened. American Airlines (AAL.O), Delta Air Lines (DAL.N), Southwest Airlines (LUV.N), etc. fell 2.4%, United Airlines (UAL.O) fell 3.2%, and Alaska Airlines fell 2%.

French President Macron reiterated that all efforts must be spared to find a lasting and solid path through diplomatic means to end the conflict in the Middle East.

French President Macron confirmed that France will work with the United Kingdom to host a conference in the near future aimed at restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Pope Leo: I have no political role and do not want to debate US President Trump.

Pope Leo: After attacks from US President Trump, I will continue to speak out against war.

Traders said Hungarian government bond yields fell, with local 10-year government bond yields falling by 40 to 50 basis points.

Hungary's BUX index once surged 2.9%, hitting a record high, after Hungary's Tisza Party won the election.

Anthony Whelan, a former aide to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, will lead the bloc's powerful competition watchdog.

Turkish Foreign Minister: If Iran and the United States adopt a "total acceptance or total denial" stance on nuclear enrichment, we may face problems.