EU Ukraine Policy: The European Commission proposes extending temporary protection for Ukrainians until March 2028, but excluding newly arriving men of military age (23–60) who can’t leave Ukraine for conscription—while those already in the bloc keep their status. Poland–Ukraine Rift: Ukraine’s presidential office chief Kyrylo Budanov called the Poland dispute a “serious mistake” and warned it could escalate if both sides don’t de-escalate. Eastern Flank Security: NATO eastern-flank officials warn Russia may stage a provocation in the Baltics or Poland to test alliance unity as Ukraine’s pressure grows. Heat and Crisis Readiness: Poland braces for potentially record-breaking heat, with forecasts near 40C and fire risk prompting police and fire services to stand by. Ukraine Recovery in Poland: At the Gdańsk recovery conference, Ukraine says 160 agreements worth over €10bn were signed, including EU and World Bank funding tranches. Energy Moves: Enea secures long-term access to the FSRU 2 LNG terminal in the Gulf of Gdańsk, boosting Poland’s import capacity. Defence Industry: Counter-drone firm Tytan Technologies plans a factory capable of 3,000 interceptors per month, with Poland flagged as a possible production site. Bilateral Economy: Bulgaria and Poland push industrial cooperation in Gdańsk, targeting AI, transport, energy and defence industry links.