Dutch-Russia Tensions: The Netherlands summoned the Russian ambassador after alleged Russian hacking of private security cameras on routes used to ship military goods to Ukraine, with Dutch ministers warning Moscow won’t see support for Kyiv reduced. EU-UK Cyber Sanctions: The EU and the UK rolled out their first joint cyber sanctions package targeting Russian-linked people and entities over cyberattacks and disinformation, including an alleged attempt to hit Poland’s power grid. Air-Defense Push: Ten European countries plus Ukraine agreed in Paris to create an integrated, purely defensive anti-ballistic missile coalition, backing Ukraine’s Freya air-defense project and aiming to develop shared capability fast. Ukraine Aid Limits: Dutch Defense Minister Dilan Yesilgoz-Zegerius said the Netherlands has reached its limit for direct military aid to Ukraine, citing the strain of sustained deliveries. Gaza Recovery Funding: The EU launched the “Team Gaza Initiative” with nearly €900m (about $1bn) for early recovery like water, sanitation, debris removal and health infrastructure. Data Breach at Lidl: Lidl warned customers in the Netherlands and Belgium after hackers breached an IT service provider and stole personal data, urging vigilance for phishing and identity fraud. World Cup (Local Angle): Dutch referee Rob Dieperink died at 38 weeks after being dropped from the World Cup panel following a London arrest that was later dropped.