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EU finance ministers convened in Brussels to deliberate on Spain’s proposal for a new joint borrowing mechanism, potentially allowing up to €850 billion annually. ECB President Christine Lagarde supports the initiative, emphasising its importance for economic stability amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainties.

RUSSIA BANS DIESEL
Russia halts diesel exports following refinery attacks overnight, leading to escalating gas shortages.
Markets react with significant price spikes on energy commodities.

Russia’s shadow fleet has launched hundreds of drones across Britain and Europe, targeting key sites including airports and military bases, according to a report.

Fuel shortages in Russia escalate as Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt oil infrastructure, causing long queues and rising tensions among motorists.

Reports indicate that Russian conscripts face extremely high casualty rates, with soldiers enduring an average survival time of just 30 minutes upon reaching the battlefield.

EU BRIEFING

This morning, European leaders focus on energy security and migration policies amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Issues of unity and collaboration remain paramount across the European Union.

Vladimir Putin relocates an air defence system closer to Moscow’s oil refinery following significant damage from a recent Ukrainian drone attack that injured 17 people.

French President Emmanuel Macron successfully orchestrated a G7 summit, culminating in a joint declaration supporting Ukraine and facilitating dialogue between the US and Iran. Macron described the event as a pivotal moment for Europe, showcasing unity and strategic engagement amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.

Ukraine accuses Russia of provocation following a drone attack on a bus carrying young footballers, resulting in one death and several injuries in Bryansk.

Russia has begun construction on a new military base near Finland’s eastern border, potentially accommodating 4,000 to 6,000 troops amid rising security concerns.