EU-India Trade Under Shadow of Russia Sanctions: The EU’s 21st Russia sanctions package would include entities based in India, raising questions about how it could affect ratification of an EU-India trade deal finalized in January; the proposal targets 50 companies and needs unanimous approval by all 27 member states. G7 Diplomacy Watch: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in France for a high-stakes run-up to the G7, including talks with President Emmanuel Macron and a planned first face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump since February, with trade and Iran-related concerns on the agenda. India-France Tech Push: Modi and Macron will inaugurate “Bharat Innovates 2026” in Nice, spotlighting deep-tech startups and investors and aiming to turn innovation cooperation into concrete partnerships. Ukraine Accession Momentum: The EU is set to open formal accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova after Hungary lifts its veto, with rule-of-law conditions central to the first negotiation cluster. Migration Politics Intensify: Poland signals it will refuse the EU’s migrant resettlement scheme, while protests and riots linked to migration debates continue in parts of Europe. North Korea vs EU-South Korea: Pyongyang condemns a joint EU-South Korea statement over Russia ties and rejects nuclear-weapon status language, escalating rhetoric on the peninsula. NATO Reliance Debate: Reports say the US plans to cut aircraft and warships assigned to NATO operations in Europe, pushing allies to plan for less US capacity. Afghan Rights at Risk: EU plans for technical talks with Taliban officials on deportations are drawing backlash as women’s rights continue to deteriorate amid protests and crackdowns. Eurozone Economic Pressure: IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warns Europe faces a tough trade-off between weaker growth and higher prices, urging budget plans to prioritize competitiveness and innovation.