# European Union
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
Zelensky discussed the consequences of Russia’s strike on Galați with the President of Romania
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, spoke with the President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, following a Russian drone strike on a residential building in Galați. The two leaders discussed the security situation and future cooperation between the two countries
The Czech Republic has stated that it is necessary to prepare for the threat posed by Russia
The Chief of the Czech General Staff, Karel Řehka, has stated that the country must step up the training of its armed forces due to the potential threat from Russia. According to him, Moscow remains the main challenge to European security, and there is less and less time for modernisation and rearmament
The EU has extended sanctions against Russia for another year over human rights violations
The Council of the European Union has decided to extend the sanctions against those responsible for human rights violations and repression in Russia for a further year, until 28 May 2027.
The Czech Republic plans to tighten rules for Ukrainian refugees: what we know
The Czech Republic plans to update the rules for Ukrainians granted temporary protection. The government has approved amendments to the law that provide for stricter controls on refugees’ stay in the country and set out new conditions for receiving humanitarian benefits.
The Czech President calls on NATO to ‘show its teeth’ in response to Russia’s provocations
Czech President Petr Pavel has stated that NATO must respond more decisively to Russia’s provocations on the Alliance’s eastern flank. According to him, a weak response only encourages Moscow to take further action.
EU diplomats will continue their work in Kyiv despite Russia’s threats
The European Union’s Ambassador to Ukraine, Katarina Mathernova, has stated that EU diplomats will not leave Kyiv, despite Russia’s threats of new large-scale air strikes.
