EU-US Trade: The European Parliament is set to vote next week on backing the EU-U.S. trade deal, but rapporteur Bernd Lange says Washington’s commitment is far from certain. Russia Sanctions: Brussels is preparing its 21st sanctions package, targeting nearly 90 Russian banks and adding new limits on crypto services, drone supply and even fishing, with Russia warning of a firm response. Crypto Crackdown: The EU’s plan would allow bans on crypto-asset services from third countries tied to sanctions evasion, while Russia counters with fees on USDT and USDC. Ukraine Funding Gap: EU plans a €90bn two-year Ukraine loan, but analysts say the wider reconstruction bill dwarfs available EU budgets. Defence Mood in Europe: A new ECFR poll finds only 11% of Europeans see the U.S. as an ally, while majorities back higher defence spending and buying more European weapons. Ebola at the World Cup: Belgium rejects U.S. pressure for a Congo travel ban amid the outbreak, as the U.S. urges Europe to tighten rules. Security Spillover Fears: More drone incidents across Europe underline rising risk of the Ukraine war spreading. China Auto Push: BYD’s chairman says the firm aims to be the world’s biggest automaker by 2030, as Chinese carmakers’ pressure on Europe grows.