EU Sanctions & Russia’s Influence: The EU added former RT France chief Xenia Fedorova to its sanctions list, freezing assets and banning EU funding over alleged Kremlin-linked propaganda and hybrid interference. US-EU Tech Clash: The US Justice Department moved to join Elon Musk’s appeal against an EU €120m fine on X under the Digital Services Act, arguing the Commission overreached on jurisdiction. Ukraine Funding Push: EU leaders approved nearly €3bn under the Ukraine Facility, citing 84 of 95 reform steps completed, while Brussels also weighs front-loading €45bn earmarked for 2027. Energy & Trade Pressure: The EU urged Washington not to restrict US diesel exports, warning any ban could hit both sides’ fuel supplies and prices. AI Governance at the UN: At a UN Security Council debate, AI pioneers and company chiefs warned about risks from autonomous systems and argued over who should set global rules, as the US rejected a global regulator. Defence Readiness: A new EU Defence Agency report says member states aren’t ramping up fast enough to meet 2030 readiness goals against Russia. EU-UN Legal Stance: EU Council President Antonio Costa backed the ICJ and ICC, warning against “double standards” in international law. EU Politics & Industry: Parliament President Roberta Metsola urged Germany to strike a deal with the Trump administration on drug pricing to avoid a tariff spiral. Local Safety Watch: A Belgian road-safety group says Tesla’s FSD exceeded speed limits in most Brussels tests, raising concerns about pedestrian risk. Armenia Trade Deal: The Council adopted temporary trade-liberalisation measures for about 80% of Armenian exports to the EU for two years.