Daily brief
After Viktor Orbán's defeat in Hungary, Bulgaria is emerging as a potential new foothold for Russian influence within the European Union, according to multiple reports.
Lithuania and Latvia blocked Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's plane from flying to Moscow for Victory Day celebrations.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk met in Gdansk to strengthen bilateral ties.
Slovak PM Robert Fico said he supports Ukraine’s EU accession but believes Kiev is not yet ready for membership.
Hungary’s incoming prime minister from the Tisza Party, which widened its election majority, is seeking Polish help to renew EU relations.