Ukraine-Russia diplomacy: EU foreign ministers in Cyprus said Russia won’t get to pick who represents Europe in any Ukraine talks, warning against a “trap” focused on personalities and stressing that substance and core demands come first. Security & deterrence: EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas said any negotiations must include withdrawal of Russian troops from Georgia and Moldova, while Norway urged Europe not to act as a neutral mediator. Missile supply scrutiny: European ambassadors were shown foreign-made components from Russian missiles and drones used in a May 24 strike, with sanctions officials pushing harder controls on parts supply chains. Markets & geopolitics: JPMorgan Asset Management warned the dollar may weaken long-term as US debt looks unsustainable, while Europe braces for financial strain from the Iran conflict. Climate shock: Switzerland and the UK logged record-breaking May heat, with warnings that the heatwave season is expanding and risks to life are rising. Business & industry: AtlasEdge secured about $1.2bn in debt to expand European data centres; Sappi and UPM signed binding terms to merge European graphic paper businesses. Energy transition: KBR’s PureSAF tech was selected for a major Northern Europe SAF/e-SAF plant, and Addresscloud/Skyblu launched a pan-European wildfire risk model for insurers. Sports (Europe-wide): Crystal Palace won the UEFA Conference League 1-0 over Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig, their first European trophy, with Jean-Philippe Mateta scoring.