Ukraine War & Energy: Zelensky says Ukraine will intensify strikes on Russian oil refineries after Russia’s widening air campaign, as G7-backed emergency diesel and oil releases loom and Merz visits Kyiv amid drone and missile attacks. EU Enlargement: The Commission is set to unveil a faster membership route for Albania plus Montenegro, Ukraine and Moldova, while Germany pushes to accelerate Ukraine’s accession and revive an associate-membership idea. Germany–Kyiv Security: Merz announces over €1.3bn in new military aid and €300m energy support during his visit, but Russia hits Kyiv’s Northern Bridge while he’s there. Russia–West Diplomacy: A former Russian PM says Putin won’t admit “mistake” over Ukraine, and Kremlin officials insist Ukraine is no closer to talks. Europe Politics: UK Greens become the first mainstream party to declare itself openly anti-Zionist after a “Zionism is racism” motion, sparking shock among Jewish members. EU Asylum Rules: The EU lists Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia as safe countries of origin, triggering faster asylum processing. Global Order: Jaishankar tells Munich the US has “deliberately become a lonelier power” as China rises, with leverage increasingly “weaponised.” Markets: Traders watch for bond-market contagion after a sharp sell-off, echoing eurozone debt-crisis fears.