Overview

• European Commission proposed ending EU imports of Russian natural gas by the end of 2026, a year earlier than the prior 2027 target.
• Adoption requires agreement by all member states, and Hungary and Slovakia object without secured alternative energy supplies.
• Estonia reported that three Russian MiG‑31s violated its airspace over the Gulf of Finland for 12 minutes and summoned Russia’s acting ambassador to protest.
• NATO scrambled allied jets, including Italy’s F‑35s, and Reuters reports the alliance will meet under Article 4 early next week at Estonia’s request.
• Zelensky welcomed the EU move, said he expects strong U.S. sanctions, and will meet President Trump at the UN, as Bloomberg reported a 46% rise in Russian attacks after the Aug. 15 summit.