3 April: Vladimir Putin’s third term as Russian president should be his last, the majority of respondents of a public opinion poll conducted by the Levada Center pollster said. (Vedomosti)

Borrell underlined that the European Union will make every effort to support the peace process and to remain a committed partner to the Afghan people. "Of course, we will have to take into account the evolving situation, but disengagement is not an option.  We are clear on that: there is no alternative to a negotiated political settlement, through inclusive peace talks.