'First time in years, no Russians in the room!' - Tusk's 'joke' at outgoing Orban govt… as Moscow's top envoy says 'see you in two months when you come begging'

"Poland's Donald Tusk claimed that there was 'immense relief' among EU leaders for the latest summit - "because for the first time in years, there were no Russians present in the room" - speaking in Nicosia on Friday. He did not clarify exactly what he meant - adding only "If you know what I mean. But jokes aside. No, no no no no. No, no, I'm just joking." However, he was undoubtedly referring to Viktor Orban, who repeatedly clashed with the bloc repeatedly over the phase-out of Russian energy and billions in funding for Ukraine. Orban was defeated in this month's elections, which were marred by allegations of EU and Ukrainian meddling. Russia's top envoy Kirill Dmitriev hit back at Tusk, who had posted his remarks on social media: "See you in 2 months as you come to Russia to beg for energy. Please save enough jet fuel for the flight." Reports of the jet fuel crisis in Europe have continued, with prices at an all-time high following the Iran conflict, and airlines and experts warning of soaring prices, fewer flights and a summer holiday disaster for European travellers."

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