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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy firmly rejected the notion of partial EU membership during discussions at an informal summit in Cyprus, asserting that Ukraine deserves full membership. Following the unblocking of a €90 billion loan and new sanctions against Russia, focus shifts to Hungary’s ongoing veto of Ukraine’s EU accession.

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Scandinavian Airlines has cancelled around 1,000 flights, while Lufthansa has eliminated 20,000 routes amid soaring jet fuel prices, attributed to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The European Commission contends these cancellations stem from airline profitability issues, not fuel shortages.

French authorities have accused a Russian manipulation operation of implicating President Emmanuel Macron in the Epstein files, following a false article claiming he attended parties at Epstein’s Paris residence. The campaign reflects tactics used in Russia’s Storm-1516 operation and raises concerns over disinformation.

The European Commission has proposed a new round of sanctions against Russia, aiming to weaken its war economy, according to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The plan includes a full ban on maritime services linked to Russian crude oil, aiming to increase pressure on Moscow ahead of the war’s fourth anniversary.

Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, warned that proposed reforms to the European Convention on Human Rights regarding migration could threaten broader human rights protections. His comments follow an open letter from nine EU countries advocating for changes by May 2025.

Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski stated that the outcome of Russia’s war against Ukraine will significantly affect global perceptions of Western resolve. He emphasised the need for a peace agreement reflecting Ukrainian priorities and warned against initiatives perceived as rewarding Russian aggression.

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