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The EU Commission has threatened to withhold 7.5 billion euros in funding for Hungary unless the country shows progress on improving the rule of law by November. But Brussels appears to be already softening its stance after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced that he would set up an anti-corruption authority. Will the Commission stand firm?

The successful counter-offensive around Kharkiv could represent a turning point in the Ukraine war. While Zelensky is announcing further advances in recapturing occupied territories, Putin has signalled a willingness to negotiate. With his army failing, the Kremlin boss is coming under growing pressure. Commentators look at whether all this means the war will soon end - or escalate.

The annual Europride took place in Belgrade on Saturday. As the date drew closer the parade was banned by the Ministry of Interior, but when EU representatives intervened an agreement was reached on a considerably shortened route. Commentators voice concern about the role played by Serbia's President Aleksandar Vučić.