Montenegro to End Visa-Free Entry for Russian and Belarusian Citizens from November 2026
Montenegro will end visa-free travel for Russian and Belarusian citizens after October 31, 2026, aligning with EU visa policies amid its EU accession process.
Montenegro will end visa-free travel for Russian and Belarusian citizens after October 31, 2026, aligning with EU visa policies amid its EU accession process.

Hungary blocks the opening of key EU negotiation clusters for Ukraine's accession talks, delaying progress on internal market and competitiveness issues.

President Zelensky proposes a Ukrainian National Pantheon and a new European Order amid diplomatic tensions with Poland over historical memory and military honors.

Polish opposition leader Jarosław Kaczyński urges blocking Ukraine’s EU accession talks amid escalating tensions over historical disputes and refugee concerns.

Bulgaria intends to veto the EU's latest sanctions package against Russia, citing threats to its economy and energy sector, notably concerns over Lukoil's operations.

EU leaders agree to extend sanctions on Russia for one year, reflecting a unified stance and signaling potential impacts on energy, finance, and trade sectors.

The EU has commenced the first formal negotiation cluster for Ukraine and Moldova’s accession, marking progress towards detailed membership conditions and reforms.