EU Sanctions Push: The European Commission unveiled its 21st Russia package, including an entry ban for anyone who served in the Russian Armed Forces since the 2022 invasion, plus new listings targeting drone-related firms and measures on energy, finance, crypto, trade and fisheries. Ireland EU Presidency Prep: Ireland’s ministers met EU High Representative Kaja Kallas and Commissioners ahead of the 1 July Council Presidency, flagging priorities on competitiveness, values and security, with Ukraine central. Ukraine Accession Pressure: Zelenskyy urged the EU to open all six accession negotiation clusters this summer; Nordic-Baltic states backed “swift accession” at a Tallinn summit. Bulgaria Turns Away From Kyiv: Bulgaria’s new government says it will halt weapons deliveries to Ukraine, arguing the war won’t be solved on the battlefield. West Bank Sanctions: France and partners imposed coordinated entry bans and sanctions on Israeli settlers and officials over West Bank violence, including barring Finance Minister Smotrich. Robotaxis Move Closer to Reality: Transport ministers backed cross-border large-scale testing to speed up robotaxis and driverless services under more coordinated rules. France Justice Under Fire: Protests in France followed the killing of 11-year-old Lyhanna, with anger focused on alleged failures in handling prior abuse complaints. Tech & Security: France’s Tchap public messaging service was breached, while the EU ordered Meta to restore WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots.