Ukraine Drone Push: After another long Russian drone strike, the EU is finalising a €6bn drone support package for Kyiv, with Ursula von der Leyen stressing tougher sanctions as diplomacy stalls. US-Ukraine Messaging: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Ukraine’s forces are “the strongest in Europe,” citing battlefield adaptation and warning recovery could take decades. Energy-Climate Link: A new push on methane reform is framed as both a route to EU market access and a way for Ukraine to unlock gas value by cutting leaks and flaring. Latvia Crisis: Latvia’s prime minister resigned after the “stray” drone incident near the Russian border triggered a coalition collapse and renewed scrutiny of air-defence readiness. UK Politics Shock: Health minister Wes Streeting quit, saying he has lost confidence in Keir Starmer and setting up fresh leadership pressure. EU-Ukraine Security Planning: Zelenskyy met German officials on threats from Russia and “Drone Deals,” including winter air-defence preparation. Moldova EU Track: Moldova’s president and ministers met European partners in Chisinau, while France-backed projects add €60m for irrigation and water access. Spain Tourism Bet: Spain is preparing for a total solar eclipse on Aug 12, using the Yebes Observatory as the monitoring hub to boost countryside-focused tourism.