The European Commission is allocating EUR 50 million to support the protection of Ukrainian children illegally deported by Russia, Commissioner Marta Kos announced in Brussels.

EU HighKaja Kallas says there is new momentum to open all negotiation clusters for Ukraine's EU accession by this summer. Kallas made the remarks following a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels.

EU HighKaja Kallas stated in Brussels that there is new momentum to officially open all negotiation clusters for Ukraine's EU accession by this summer.

Turkey and Syria reopen the Akcakale border crossing after a 12-year closure. The move restores a key transit point between the two nations.

The Akcakale border crossing between Turkey and Syria has reopened after being closed for 12 years.

Hungary will stop using its veto power to block European Union policy decisions, according to newly appointed Anita Orban. The move aims to restore trust among EU and NATO partners after years of frequent diplomatic friction.

Newly appointed HungarianAnita Orban stated that Hungary will cease using its veto power in the European Union as a tool for political leverage and aims to restore trust with EU and NATO partners.

Pakistan has allowed Iran to reposition aircraft at its bases to avoid potential U.S. airstrikes, according to U.S. officials. The move comes amid stalled negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

U.S. officials report that Pakistan has permitted Iran to relocate aircraft to Pakistani bases to protect them from potential U.S. airstrikes.