EU Russia Sanctions Push: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says a “most extensive” new Russia sanctions package is coming in autumn, set to expand the number of sanctioned Russian entities by about a third. Ukraine Air-Defence Race: Governments are scrambling to send Patriot interceptors to Ukraine as Western stocks run low ahead of winter, with pressure on Spain and Greece to confirm transfers. Baltic Escalation: Russia’s Admiral Kasatonov warship, armed with hypersonic missiles, has been spotted near Germany’s Fehmarn island, heightening NATO–Russia tensions in a key shipping zone. Ceuta Migration Fallout: Brussels backs Spain’s external-border work after the Ceuta crisis, with readiness to mobilise Frontex, Europol and the EU asylum agency; meanwhile, misinformation about Ceuta crossings is flagged as a driver of border pressure. Armenia–EU Financial Squeeze: Armenia orders banks to block payments aimed at dodging Russia sanctions, tightening internal controls and transaction screening. Moldova Integration Moves: Moldova’s PM and Luxembourg’s counterpart discuss the European path, while Mitrovica’s Ibar bridge is set to reopen as KFOR reduces its presence. EU Crisis Response: The EU deploys rescEU aircraft, helicopters and ground firefighters to tackle wildfires in Spain and Belgium. AI & Rights: Lebanon’s new media law boosts press freedom but keeps jail risk for journalists under an Article critics say must be changed.