Russia-Ukraine Diplomacy: UN chief Lavrov accused Europe of “thwarting” Ukraine peace talks, blaming Western weapons support and warning Moscow will meet its war aims. Energy & Climate Policy: EU diplomats agreed to keep more spare CO2 permits in a market buffer to blunt carbon-price spikes tied to the Iran-linked fuel shock. Security & Hybrid Threats: Europe is increasingly treating Russian drone and sabotage activity as deliberate, with officials warning the risk of escalation is rising even as NATO stresses no imminent attack. Marine Heatwaves: Record sea-surface temperatures are damaging European fisheries as marine heatwaves intensify and spread. Migration & Borders: EU and UK interior ministers met to tighten border controls and speed up returns under the new asylum pact framework. Housing Pressure: The EU’s Affordable Housing Act aims to map “housing stress” and let cities intervene, as affordability worsens across major capitals. Tech & Sovereignty: Europe’s data-center push for “digital sovereignty” raises new concerns over water and power use. Sports (Laver Cup): Alcaraz and Mensik helped Team Europe lead 3-1 after opening day, despite a Team World comeback win. Business/Travel: Delta adds select European routes for 2027 without new destinations, while United expands faster.