Russia-Ukraine Security: Europe braces for intensifying Russian “hybrid” attacks as Macron warns of escalating threats, Poland flags possible drone/missile tests of NATO, and governments step up civil defence and sabotage readiness. UK Resilience Debate: Britain’s “war book” update and calls for households to stock food and water collide with political sparring over defence funding, with Kemi Badenoch accusing Andy Burnham of “fiddling while Europe is at risk of burning.” NATO/Infrastructure Risk: Reports say US nuclear submarines are moving to protect undersea cables after warnings of sabotage targeting European communications. EU-Georgia/South Ossetia: The EU condemned elections in South Ossetia as illegal, reiterating non-recognition and urging Russia to stop undermining Georgia’s territorial integrity. Energy & Trade: LNG prices firm as Europe competes for supply amid low storage, while EU-China trade talks face a tougher “tangible results” deadline. Sports & Culture: Inter mourns Sandro Mazzola; European football headlines include Arsenal’s stumble and Barcelona’s Raphinha surge; Ukraine signs a Council of Europe deal to boost co-produced TV series.