UK-EU Reconnection Mood: New ECFR polling finds British voters moving fast toward closer ties with the EU—three quarters want some form of closer relationship, while 66% of EU voters back UK membership in principle, widening the gap with cautious official politics. Baltic Security Drills: Germany took part in large-scale military medical exercises in Estonia to boost readiness and emergency response on NATO’s eastern flank. NATO-US Coordination: NATO chief heads to Washington for talks with President Trump on Ukraine support, deterrence, readiness, cyber and critical infrastructure. Strait of Hormuz Tension: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is “closed” and demands permission for passage, raising the risk of renewed shipping disruption. Ukraine Drone Production: Lithuania’s RSI Europe and Ukraine’s The Fourth Law plan joint drone manufacturing in Vilnius under “Build with Ukraine.” Albania Protests: Thousands march in Tirana against a Trump-linked resort, demanding PM Edi Rama’s resignation over transparency and corruption fears. Bosnia FATF Gray List: Bosnia and Herzegovina faces enhanced financial supervision after FATF cites gaps in protecting the financial system. Cybersecurity Warning: ESET reports “GentleKiller” ransomware tech that disables 400+ security processes by abusing vulnerable drivers.