—🤝🇽🇰/🇺🇸 BREAKING: Kosovo becomes the first place in Europe to accept illegal immigrants deported from the United States.

📰 Source: US Embassy Pristina

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—🤝🇧🇬/🇺🇦 NEW: Bulgaria reaffirms support for Ukraine’s Euro‑Atlantic integration following meeting between Defence Minister and Ukrainian Ambassador.

In Sofia on June 13, Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov reiterated Bulgaria’s commitment to assist Ukraine’s application to EU and NATO. Ambassador Olesya Ilashchuk expressed gratitude and praised Bulgaria as a strategically significant partner.

📰 Source: Bulgarian News Agency

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—🇷🇸/🇲🇪/🇽🇰 NEW: Serbia expresses concern over Montenegro’s active support for Kosovo's independence and international backing.

According to Serbia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Podgorica’s recent statements endorsing Kosovo’s sovereignty and its lobbying for Kosovo’s EU and UN aspirations are “deeply worrying” and threaten regional stability.

📰 Source: Serbia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs via Euronews Albania

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—🇲🇪/🇪🇺/🇺🇦 NEW: Montenegro’s Parliament to deploy army personnel in EU mission to train Ukrainian soldiers.

Montenegro’s Assembly approved by 49‑81 votes participation in the EU Military Assistance Mission for Ukraine. Defence Minister emphasized troops will operate only on EU territory—in Poland and Germany—and will not be deployed directly into Ukraine.

📰 Source: Euronews Albania

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—🇦🇱/🇮🇱/🇮🇷 NEW: Albania expresses support for Israel's right to self-defense amid ongoing hostilities.

Albania’s Foreign Minister backed Israel’s right to protect its population, condemned Iran’s missile attacks and nuclear activities, and urged all actors to prioritize diplomacy and restraint under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty framework.

📰 Source: kos_data

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—🇪🇺/🇧🇦 NEW: EU strengthens migration and border cooperation with Bosnia  and  Herzegovina via new Frontex status agreement.

Bosnia’s Council Chairwoman and EU Migration Commissioner signed a landmark Status Agreement with Frontex that authorizes joint operations and deployment of EU border guards—inside Bosnia’s borders and at international border crossings, including airports.

📰 Source: European Commission Enlargement DG, Reuters

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—🇲🇩 NEW: Transnistria extends economic state of emergency amid worsening energy crisis, imposes export ban.

On June 11, President Vadim Krasnoselsky and the Supreme Council renewed a 30‑day economic emergency, citing severe gas shortages since the end of Russian transit on January 1, which have led to industrial shutdowns and economic strain. The decree also maintains a total prohibition on energy exports—covering gas, coal, oil, wood—to prioritize local supply and prevent further budget collapse .

📰 Source: IntelliNews

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—🇭🇺/🇷🇺/🇺🇸 NEW: Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán dismisses Russia as too weak to threaten NATO, claiming it “can’t even defeat Ukraine.”

In an interview on French TV channel LCI on June 8, Orbán stated: “The Russians are too weak for that. They’re not even capable of defeating Ukraine, so they’re incapable of really attacking NATO.”

📰 Source: Kyiv Independent via LCI interview.

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—🤝🇷🇸/🇺🇦 NEW: Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić visited Ukraine for the first time, attends summit in Odesa.

Vučić participated in the Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit in Odesa, marking his first visit to Ukraine in 12 years of leadership; he pledged Serbian support for rebuilding Ukrainian settlements and reaffirmed commitment to Ukraine's territorial integrity.

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Here’s why Vučić chose now for this symbolic visit—and what it reveals

📍 Geographic & Strategic Context

First visit to Ukraine in 12 years – Vučić arrived during a summit in Odesa, a Black Sea port recently hit by Russian strikes. His presence signals acknowledgment of Ukraine's vulnerability.

⚖️ Balancing Act Between East and West

- EU aspirations vs. Russian ties
Serbia has long courted Moscow—relying on Russian energy and cultural ties—while also declaring intent to join the EU.
- Diplomatic reset after Moscow trip
Having appeared at Putin's Victory Day parade in early May, Vučić faced criticism from Brussels and needed a strong gesture toward Kyiv. His Odesa visit is a strategic pivot to reaffirm neutrality.

🔧 Concrete Offer of Reconstruction

- From words to deeds
At the summit, Vučić didn’t just express rhetorical support—he pledged that Serbia would rebuild one or two Ukrainian towns or regions, a tangible sign of backing.

🎯 Internal & External Pressures

- Pushback from Russia
Just weeks before, Russian intelligence accused Serbia of indirectly supplying arms to Ukraine via intermediaries—allegations Vučić has officially denied.
- EU leverage
With EU officials warning that siding too openly with Russia could derail Serbia's accession processes, the visit serves to ease growing tension between Serbia and Brussels.

🌐 Symbolism & Timing

- Emotional and metaphorical significance
Kyiv’s press framed Vučić’s presence as an “emotional bridge”—a metaphor for Serbia’s potential European realignment .
- Summit backdrop matters
The Odesa summit, attended by 12 Southeastern leaders and hosted by Zelenskyy, provided a high-profile platform for Vučić’s gesture without breaking alignment with Russia.

✅ In Summary

Vučić’s visit marks a carefully orchestrated move to reset Serbia’s image on the international stage—reassuring both Russia and the EU that Belgrade remains sovereign but cooperative. By tying strong symbolism to concrete offers of reconstruction, the Serbian president aims to avoid alienating either side, while showcasing Serbia’s commitment to regional stability and European integration.

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🇮🇱📞🇦🇱 — Israeli ambassador to Albania has warned that Iran could also target Albania.

"If Israel is Iran’s target, then why is Iran developing ballistic missiles that reach twice as far as Israel?" she asked.

➡️ She also warned that Iran has recently launched cyberattacks against Albania, attempting to destroy its digital infrastructure and continues to pose threats in various ways.

🇮🇷 Albania hosts a military base where the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (MEK) and the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) - the Marxist-Islamist, Anti-Shah and Socialist wing of Iranian opposition - is based in

Via: Euronews Albania