# European Union
Ukraine and Moldova could begin formal negotiations on EU accession as early as June
Hungary has signalled its willingness to lift its objections to the start of negotiations on Ukraine’s membership of the European Union. This could pave the way for official negotiations to begin for Ukraine and Moldova in the coming weeks.
The EU is preparing new sanctions against Lukoil, Rosneft and Russia’s shadow fleet
The European Union plans to adopt its 21st package of sanctions against Russia by the end of next week. The new restrictions are set to target Russian oil revenues, the banking sector and the shadow fleet.
The Council of the EU has agreed on new rules for the deportation of irregular migrants, including the establishment of ‘hubs’ in third countries
The Council of the European Union has reached a provisional agreement on the introduction of new rules designed to facilitate the swifter return of a greater number of irregular migrants in European countries.
The EU has stated that Russia has attempted to influence the parliamentary elections in Armenia
Brussels has stated that Russia is attempting to exert economic and informational pressure on Armenia in the run-up to the parliamentary elections. The European Union has pledged its continued support for the country’s democratic stability.
The EU may strip Ukrainian men of the right to live and work in the EU — but not all of them
EU countries are discussing whether to withdraw temporary protection for men of conscription age after 2027. The changes could affect two categories.
Mass riots following Paris Saint-Germain's victory
Mass riots broke out in France following Paris Saint-Germain’s victory in the Champions League final. A total of 780 people were arrested in Paris and other cities across the country, and 57 police officers were injured during the clashes
A public warning system will be tested in Finland on 1 June
On 1 June, Finland will test its public warning system, which is used to alert the public to emergencies and potential threats, including drone attacks. The test forms part of the country’s regular civil protection drills
Russia has recalled its ambassador from Armenia due to Yerevan’s growing ties with the EU
Russia has recalled its ambassador to Armenia, Sergei Kopyrkin, to Moscow for consultations. The Kremlin attributed this to Yerevan’s intentions to deepen cooperation with the European Union
France is launching an investigation into Israel’s treatment of activists on the Gaza flotilla
The French government has asked the public prosecutor’s office to investigate reports of possible ill-treatment of French activists who were detained after attempting to break the naval blockade of the Gaza Strip
Ukraine and Denmark discussed a missile defence project and the procurement of drones
Ukraine and Denmark discussed expanding defence cooperation, which includes the procurement of Ukrainian drones, the development of air defence capabilities and support for missile programmes
Medvedev stated that Europe would not be able to ‘sleep soundly’
Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, has responded to the incident involving a Russian drone in Romania, stating that similar incidents could occur again. According to him, the countries of the European Union are allegedly involved in a war against Russia
Budapest has set out 11 conditions for Ukraine regarding the Hungarian minority
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has stated that Budapest is ready to turn a new page in its relations with Ukraine, provided that the issue of the rights of the Hungarian national minority in Transcarpathia is resolved
