Maria Kolesnikova urges the EU to use diplomacy and sanctions to free Belarus political prisoners and reduce Russian influence.
The EU rejected Ukraine’s request for early access to part of a €90bn loan, keeping focus on Europe’s war-financing burden.
Seoul’s threat over Ukraine’s disclosure of North Korean prisoners adds a new risk factor for Europe’s defence planning and market sentiment.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has proposed raising hate-crime funding to $29 million and expanding security for Jewish institutions.
Lavrov said Russia will not pause attacks for Ukraine talks, keeping European security risks and London market sensitivity in focus.
Trump said US-Iran talks in New York were productive, even after threatening Tehran, as UK and EU businesses watch Hormuz and energy risks.
Zelenskyy expects late-September US talks on food and energy security as Black Sea exports and infrastructure attacks worry Europe.
Former German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock will join Columbia University as co-director of a global leadership program, enhancing UK-EU-US academic and diplomatic ties.