Ukraine War & EU Security: Russia struck a train near the Polish border minutes after a diplomatic service carrying Boris Johnson and senior EU security advisers left Yahodyn station, prompting evacuations and renewed EU condemnation. US–Ukraine Energy Pressure: Donald Trump urged Zelenskyy to stop hitting Russian diesel infrastructure, arguing it worsens fuel shortages, as drone exchanges continued. EU Foreign Policy & Ukraine Mobilisation Claims: Russia’s SVR alleged Kaja Kallas backed expanding Ukraine’s mobilization to women and pushed legal steps on refugee returns—claims not confirmed by EU or Kyiv. Canada–EU Pivot: Mark Carney is exploring an “associate member” status for Canada, alongside visa-free work/residency talks, as Ottawa seeks to reduce dependence on the US amid tariff tensions. Kosovo Governance: Albin Kurti was re-elected prime minister after a deadlock, but the president vote remains unresolved, raising the risk of more early elections. EU Politics at Home: France’s public radio faces a strike over the appointment of a far-right commentator, while Spain reported 5,321 migrants voluntarily returned to Morocco. Migration & Border Tech: The EU’s entry-exit system rollout is delayed in nine countries, citing border “fluidity” and technical problems. Germany’s Far-Right Backdrop: Sweden’s election remains extremely tight, with far-right hopes of entering government after a close vote.