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Péter Magyar discusses the unblocking of 20 billion euros in aid in Brussels. To receive the funds, Hungary must fulfill 27 conditions regarding reforms.

Due to a trade union strike at Brussels Airport on May 12, half of the flights will be canceled. Departures will be most affected due to the participation of ground services.

Péter Magyar will discuss the unblocking of billions of euros for Hungary in Brussels. Budapest risks losing 10 billion euros due to a deadline in August.

China has sharply reacted to the inclusion of its companies in EU sanctions against Russia and calls for their immediate cancellation. Beijing stated harm to relations and threatens protective measures.

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal urged the EU to introduce tariffs on Russian goods to finance the reconstruction of Ukraine. The initiative was not included in the 20th sanctions package; frozen Russian assets are insufficient.

Ursula von der Leyen at the EU summit in Cyprus avoided the topic of Ukraine's associated membership proposed in Germany. She spoke about the EU budget, funding, and reforms on a merit-based principle.

President of the European Council António Costa stated that after support and sanctions, the EU should open the first cluster of negotiations on Ukraine's accession. Brussels insists on full membership despite discussions about alternatives.

EU leaders at the summit in Cyprus did not support the idea of associate membership for Ukraine. António Costa emphasized the opening of the first cluster of negotiations for full accession.

At the summit in Cyprus, readiness to start negotiations in the coming months was announced. Zelenskyy rejected associate membership, demanding full membership.

New restrictions cover 20 banks, 46 shadow fleet vessels, and digital ruble operations. Companies from China and the UAE were sanctioned for assisting the military-industrial complex.

Hungary's new government will change its defense strategy to receive €16. 2 billion in EU loans. The European Commission has already started negotiations with Péter Magyar's team.

The EU is halting exhibition funding due to the admission of the Russian pavilion. Organizers have 30 days to provide an explanation to save the agreement.

Marta Kos stated her readiness to open all negotiation clusters for Ukraine. Progress depends on the decisions of the EU Council and the pace of internal reforms.

Ukrtransnafta resumed pumping oil through the Druzhba pipeline after a break. Deliveries to Hungary and Slovakia are expected no later than tomorrow.

Ukraine has returned over 2,100 children abducted by Russia through Bring Kids Back UA - Zelenskyy

Thanks to the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, 2,100 children have been returned home, 150 of them this year.

EU ambassadors expect approval of a €90 billion loan after oil supplies resume. Two-thirds of the funds will go to defense and financial assistance to Kyiv.

Lufthansa is removing flights from its schedule until October due to rising fuel prices. The changes will affect short-haul routes at six hubs.

Ukraine, Canada, and the EU will organize an event to counter Russia's deportation of children. The goal is to reunite families and hold those responsible accountable.

European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis announced payments to Ukraine by early June. Funding for the current year is secured with the support of the G7 and the IMF.

The European Commission will propose that countries share kerosene due to reduced imports. The plan includes the creation of a fuel observatory and subsidies for airlines.

Valdis Dombrovskis urges the US, Japan, and Britain to accelerate funding due to payment delays. Currently, only 15 out of 45 billion euros have been secured.

Britain has announced its largest aid package, which includes 120,000 attack and reconnaissance UAVs. Deliveries have already begun as part of a £3 billion support package.

The US Vice President stated that Orbán "protected" American companies from Brussels. Vance also noted the Prime Minister's role in resolving the Russian-Ukrainian war.

The US Vice President returned without results after 21 hours of negotiations with Tehran. His support for Orbán in Hungary also did not help the ally.

Orbán's defeat in the elections offers hope for unblocking the EU loan, but bureaucracy will delay payments. Slovakia may also "intercept the veto" over the Druzhba oil pipeline.

Brussels expects reforms and support for a €90 billion loan to Ukraine from the new Hungarian government. To receive the funds, Budapest must fulfill 27 EU conditions.

The European Union plans to quickly approve funding for Ukraine after Péter Magyar's victory in the elections. The new Hungarian leader promises close cooperation with Brussels.

The President called the Italian Prime Minister a strong leader in supporting Ukraine. Her voice is important for pressuring Russia and obtaining funding from Brussels, Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted.

Recordings of conversations between the Hungarian and Russian foreign ministers regarding negotiations in Brussels have been released. Szijjártó informed the Kremlin about the conditions for Ukraine's accession and national minorities.

The Polish Prime Minister stated that the Alliance is threatened with disintegration and the cessation of aid to Ukraine in the war with Russia.