EU-Armenia Tensions: Russia recalled its ambassador to Yerevan over Armenia’s deepening EU ties, warning the EU path could undermine Armenia’s role in the Russian-led Eurasian bloc ahead of June elections. EU Accession Talks: Moldova says it’s ready to open the first negotiation cluster with the EU, arguing it has already done the preparatory work to speed up reforms. Ukraine Funding Stalled: Ukraine failed to meet six EU conditions for a €2.4bn tranche under the Ukraine Facility, citing gaps in reforms and wartime fiscal strain. Hungary’s Frozen Funds: Hungary’s new government struck a deal to unlock €16.4bn in EU funds, but the Commission stresses money depends on meeting binding anti-corruption and rule-of-law conditions. Romania Defence Boost: Romania will receive over €6.6bn for emergency and civil protection equipment financed by the EU SAFE programme. Travel Rules Hit Summer Plans: Britons are being told to arrive up to three hours early at EU airports as the EES biometric system causes queues. Heatwave Watch: Record May heat across Western Europe is already linked to deaths and rising health risks, with calls for better preparedness. EU-China Trade Clash: China warns it will retaliate if the EU adds discriminatory trade restrictions amid rising tariff and investigation tensions. Ebola Response in Congo: WHO chief Tedros visited Bunia as a rare Ebola outbreak spreads faster than the response, with EU aid arriving and more shipments expected.