Politics

Hungary and Serbia are building a new oil pipeline to transport Russian oil, bypassing Ukraine, despite EU sanctions and the ongoing war in Ukraine.

The European Commission urges Hungary to withdraw a bill limiting NGO and media funding, calling it a breach of EU laws and principles.

Leaders of nine EU nations call for changes to how the European Convention on Human Rights is interpreted to simplify the deportation of criminal migrants.

Trump administration limits Harvard’s ability to enroll international students, threatening the academic plans of around 20 Ukrainians.

The EU will consider suspending Hungary’s voting rights under Article 7 on May 27 over threats to the rule of law and fundamental European values.

MEPs urge the EU to halt funding to Hungary, citing democratic backsliding, restrictions on freedoms, and violations of European values.

Russia declares readiness for a prolonged war against Ukraine, using it as a tool to psychologically pressure Kyiv and Western allies into concessions.

Finnish President says Trump is losing patience with Russia over its delay in ending the war in Ukraine; US preparing new sanctions targeting Russian energy trade.

Russia demanded Ukrainian troop withdrawal and threatened to seize new regions during Istanbul talks, according to a source cited by The Economist’s Oliver Carroll.

Trump may lift Syria sanctions in exchange for access to resources and permission to build Trump Tower in Damascus. Joining the Abraham Accords is also discussed.