EU-Ukraine Defence Push: Ursula von der Leyen’s Kyiv visit brought a major drone partnership: Ukraine’s battlefield know-how plus Europe’s industrial scale, with new frameworks giving Ukrainian defence firms access to EU research grants and €300 million to expand production. Ukraine’s Scale-Up: Zelensky says Ukraine now makes 10 million drones a year and aims for 20, as the EU signs an EU-wide deal to expand drone manufacturing. EU Migration Policy: EU states extended temporary protection for Ukrainians until March 4, 2028, but new applicants must show they comply with Ukraine’s military obligations. Security Warnings in the Baltics: Lithuania’s president says intelligence points to possible targeted Russian attacks on critical infrastructure, with energy and transport sites a key concern. Sanctions and Terror Finance: Iraq ordered state institutions to implement new US sanctions targeting ISIS financing networks and entities linked to Hezbollah. Tech, Law, and Russia Links: Reuters reports a US hacking defendant previously worked at Kaspersky, raising fresh scrutiny over the firm’s ties to Russia. Climate Pressure: New reporting highlights the deadly toll risk from Europe’s extreme heat, underscoring the urgency of heat protection and climate action. Border Chaos for UK Travellers: Ryanair warns UK families face long queues as the EU’s Entry/Exit System continues to disrupt travel. Space Cooperation Returns: A joint US-Russian crew reached the ISS, with NASA’s chief attending the launch for the first time in eight years.