Ukraine Funding & Accession: The EU is set to keep Ukraine support on track, with an €100B package for 2028-34 reportedly facing little resistance in budget talks, while Zelensky says all EU accession negotiating clusters could be opened by end-2026 if both Kyiv and partners do their “homework.” Russia-Ukraine Pressure: Poland warns Russia may stage “accidental” strikes on NATO states to test Article 5, as Russia steps up attacks on Ukraine’s railways and hits cities like Sumy with glide bombs. EU Security & Diplomacy: Former Lithuanian FM Landsbergis says the EU won’t accept any imposed Ukraine deal that includes recognition of occupied territories, and Europe is framing Ukraine as part of its own security. Energy Shock in Europe: Saudi Aramco has told some European refiners to expect no crude next month after pipeline damage, while EU leaders debate a bloc-wide windfall tax as fuel prices surge. EU-Canada Pivot: Mark Carney pushes Canada’s bid to become the EU’s first “associate member,” arguing it strengthens sovereignty, even as US tariff threats and warnings from figures like Sen. Susan Collins underline the political risk. Russia vs European Firms: Putin’s decree places Russian assets of Nestlé, Auchan and Leroy Merlin under temporary management, citing “unfriendly” ownership. Finance Watch: ECB-linked reporting claims Lagarde blocked Binance’s EU entry, adding to Europe’s push for tighter trade and market rules.