Russian Visa Crackdown: Germany is pushing the EU to sharply tighten tourist-visa rules for Russians after sabotage attacks blamed on Moscow, citing concerns that too many visas are being issued and that the bloc can’t track intent. Poland Air-Defense Measures: Poland will restrict flights over its eastern regions at night from Sept. 10 to Dec. 9 to give the Air Force more freedom to respond to drone threats. Ukraine Frozen Assets Push: Kyiv says European allies are increasingly open to reopening talks on using Russian frozen assets to plug Ukraine’s urgent budget and defense gaps. EU Migration Hardline: Five EU states agreed a model for “return hubs” in non-EU countries, aiming to start sending rejected asylum cases as early as 2027. Poland Defense Deliveries: Poland received five more F-35A fighters, bringing the total delivered to eight as it accelerates air-force modernization. Energy & Water Resilience: Poland will start using reclaimed sewage water to cool power plants from Jan. 2027, aiming to reduce fresh-water dependence during droughts. Tech & Legal Pressure: Apple faces a £2bn UK lawsuit over App Tracking Transparency rules, with developers alleging unfair consent prompts. EU Court Fight: An EU court adviser backed a challenge to a pharma wastewater levy, potentially reshaping compliance costs. Sports Diplomacy: Ukraine and Poland are discussing a possible joint FIFA World Cup bid for the 2040s, though no official talks are underway.