EU Enlargement Push: EU member states have unanimously agreed to open the first accession negotiation cluster with Ukraine and Moldova, covering “Fundamental values” (rule of law, democratic institutions and rights), with the formal Intergovernmental Conference set for June 15 in Luxembourg—an explicit political signal of support after Hungary’s earlier veto was lifted. Ukraine Frontline Diplomacy: Zelensky met Latvia’s defence minister to advance a drone cooperation “deal” and link it to EU accession momentum, as Kyiv also moves to recruit more foreign fighters and adjust defence policy. EU Sanctions & China-Russia Links: The EU’s 21st Russia sanctions package is set to include entities tied to India, while EU officials say China trained hundreds of Russian soldiers later deployed in Ukraine—fueling a fresh foreign-ministers agenda in Luxembourg. Migration Overhaul Takes Effect: Greece’s new asylum framework is now in place, tightening border screening and returns, as the EU migration pact continues to roll out and member states argue over how far rights and procedures should go. Air Passenger Rights: EU countries agreed to keep the three-hour delay compensation threshold and push for more transparency on carry-on fees, with airlines and consumer groups still split on the details. Albania Protests Under Scrutiny: Albania’s PM says foreign groups are distorting protests, while EU-linked concerns continue around politically sensitive environmental and governance disputes.