EU Ukraine Integration Debate: Germany’s push for a new pre-accession framework for Ukraine has sparked fierce debate in Brussels and Kyiv, with critics warning it could replace full EU membership while supporters argue candidate states should gain real speaking rights in EU decision-making. Romania-Ukraine Drone Tech: Romania’s President Nicusor Dan says talks with Zelensky aim to speed up joint rapid-deployment drone production after a Russian Geran-2 strike in Galați. Counter-Drone & AI Targeting: CNN reports Ukraine’s HUR uses Palantir’s PRISMA platform to plan long-range drone operations by mapping air defenses and finding route gaps. Hypersonic Missile Claims Clash: New reporting claims Russia’s “Oreshnik” hypersonic strike malfunctioned and hit targets in occupied areas, fueling disputes over performance and reliability. Armenia-Russia Fish Export Rule: Armenia must suspend veterinary certification for live fish exports to Russia from June 2, except two inspected firms. Undersea Cable Security: The UK, US, and Australia back a new underwater drone effort under AUKUS to protect critical seabed infrastructure from sabotage. Finland Nuclear Waste Milestone: Finland moves toward starting operations at the Onkalo underground repository for spent nuclear fuel, pending final safety approval in June. Russia Sanctions & War-Crimes Work: Reuters says US funding cuts are slowing foreign experts documenting Russian war crimes in Ukraine.