Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that there is a "great relief" among European leaders, emphasizing that "for the first time in years, there are no Russians in the room" during an informal summit held in Cyprus. According to a report by Politico, Tusk also made a sarcastic comment when he spotted Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in the background, hinting at political tensions within the European Union. He also mentioned that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán might no longer attend meetings after his recent election loss, but later clarified it was a joke. Later, Tusk posted the phrase "no Russians in the room" on social media platform X, without directly naming other leaders. Meanwhile, Robert Fico continues to oppose the official EU line on Ukraine, and following the weakening of Viktor Orbán's role, he is increasingly seen as isolated within the European Council. European diplomats and officials speak of a "completely new atmosphere" in EU meetings, where long-stalled issues such as sanctions, enlargement, and aid to Ukraine are finally finding solutions. At the same time, Tusk also welcomed the victory of Peter Majar, calling it proof that "democrats are not losers." He also mentioned similar developments in capitals such as Warsaw, Bucharest, Chișinău, and Budapest, stressing that "there is a future for Europe, for democracy, and for the rule of law."