EU-Russia Security Tensions: The EU warned Russia after a Russian warship fired flares dangerously close to a Danish helicopter, as NATO also shot down a drone over Lithuania—prompting fresh calls for stronger deterrence. Ukraine Logistics Under Pressure: Ukraine said it hit Russia’s Syzran refinery while Russia struck fuel and supplies shipments for Ukrainian forces at Izmail, underscoring the fight over energy and transport routes. Poland Border Hardening: Poland is reinforcing key border crossings with Ukraine after Russian drone attacks, including adding Hesco barriers and new observation posts. Moldova EU Path & UN Support: Moldova’s PM met UN agencies to align development priorities—water resilience, energy security, and managing war spillovers—while keeping EU accession as the national project. Armenia-EU vs EAEU Rift: Russia’s Zakharova questioned Yerevan’s “integrity” over wavering between the EU and the EAEU, citing Armenia’s accession process law. Canada-EU Pivot: Prime Minister Mark Carney pushed a “unique alliance” with the EU and urged remaining EU states to ratify the trade deal, as Ottawa seeks distance from US trade shocks. Germany-China Economic-Security Fight: Germany is preparing tougher measures on China, including possible curbs on hybrid EVs, but critics warn it could export Germany’s competitiveness problems. Markets & Borrowing Costs: Bond yields hit fresh highs, raising pressure on European governments already juggling higher debt servicing and energy uncertainty.