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JD Vance criticizes Zelenskyy and Ukraine in Hungary on visit campaigning for Viktor Orban US Vice President JD Vance has criticized EU leaders and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his visit to Hungary, echoing Prime Minister Viktor Orban's campaign messaging. The Kremlin chimed in from Moscow, too. Hungarians living in Ukraine caught between front lines About 80,000 ethnic Hungarians live in western Ukraine. Many feel torn between Viktor Orban's anti-Ukrainian campaign and the conflict between the two countries. What does the future hold for this minority? Turkey: DW correspondent Alican Uludag still in custody Court reporter Alican Uludag has been in pre-trial detention in Istanbul for six weeks, charged with "insulting the president." His lawyers say this is completely disproportionate. Virtual Romanian singer goes viral but sparks criticism In Romania, an AI-generated singer inspired by poems about the Roma community has become an overnight success. But critics say her creator is monetizing the woes of a marginalized group without involving its members. Ukraine: Several killed as Russia strikes bus, other targets Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia and Russian-occupied regions killed at least five, including a 12-year-old boy. Ukraine has been pushing for a ceasefire during the Orthodox Easter, which is later this week. Can small nuclear reactors solve Europe's energy woes? Supporters say modular reactors are key to meeting energy goals, but critics say they're a costly distraction. Russians living in exile cope with grief far from home Since the start of the war against Ukraine, many Russians living in exile have been unable to return home for security reasons. Three of them told DW how they cope with the loss of loved ones far from their families. Serbia, Hungary say explosives found at Russian gas pipeline Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said detonators and explosives "of devastating power" were found near the Balkan Stream pipeline, which runs through Serbia and provides Russian gas to Hungary. Dozens missing after migrant boat capsizes in Mediterranean A boat departed from Libya carrying more than 100 people. Only 32 people are confirmed to have survived its voyage in the Mediterranean Sea. In Estonia, rumors are circulating that the city of Narva wants to secede and join Russia. Is it true? The Estonian city of Narva is on Europe's eastern border, right next to Russia. Recently there have been online rumors that some locals want to secede from Estonia and join Russia. What's really happening?