Wednesday, May 20Wednesday, May 20The EU Satellite Centre is being considered to monitor a potential ceasefire as part of the European Union’s security guarantees for Ukraine following a truce in Russia’s war against the country .
Hungary’s new Prime Minister, Péter Magyar, has adopted a more cautious stance toward Ukraine, reflecting the country’s reluctance to deepen support for Kyiv or sever ties with Russia, despite Hungary’s continued alignment with the EU . Ireland’s Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne, expressed hope that Hungary’s new government would facilitate Ukraine’s EU membership, while emphasizing the need for the EU to maintain pressure on Russia through sanctions, military support, and diplomatic efforts .
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister, Andriy Sybiga, announced that Kyiv hopes to open the first cluster of EU accession negotiations on May 26 during a meeting of the EU Council on Foreign Affairs in Brussels .
As a temporary ceasefire ended, Russian drone strikes targeted a residential building in Kyiv, while renewed attacks killed three civilians and injured 16 others. Nearly 60 countries have united to counter Russia’s forced deportation of Ukrainian children, which has been described as genocidal. Ukraine has also expressed concerns that the U.S. may push for a deal that disproportionately favors Russia over Kyiv .
> Background: **Putin hints at Ukraine wars end amid EU divisions and sanctions** — *1 days ago*
🇪🇺🇺🇦 The EU Satellite Centre could monitor a ceasefire as part of the European Unions security guarantees for #Ukraine after a truce is reached in Russias war against Ukraine.
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