Kaja Kallas urged EU ambassadors to renew Russia sanctions as member states debated whether to delist Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman.
Kosovo’s ruling Self-Determination party won 43% in snap elections but must form coalitions amid political deadlock and ongoing challenges toward EU integration.
Hungary’s new government reinstates a ban on Ukrainian agricultural imports after a procedural lapse, emphasizing protection of local farmers and reversing previous international legal withdrawal.
Ryanair will close its Berlin base in 2026, cutting flights by 50% due to rising German aviation taxes and airport fees, shifting operations to lower-cost EU airports.
Lithuania and Latvia have once again denied Slovak PM Robert Fico overflight rights en route to Moscow for May 9 celebrations, illustrating EU divisions over Russia engagement.
Slovakia will block the EU's 20th sanctions package against Russia until oil flow resumes via the Druzhba pipeline through Ukraine, citing energy security concerns.