Overview

• At the UN, Sergei Lavrov rejected accusations that Russia is behind recent drone overflights in Europe, warned that any aggression would meet a decisive response, and said Moscow remains open to talks on Ukraine while condemning the Iran sanctions snapback.
• Police and military probes continue after drones were sighted over Denmark’s Karup air base, prompting brief airport closures, as EU officials advance plans for an integrated “anti-drone wall” to be discussed by leaders in Copenhagen this week.
• Chinese premier Li Qiang cautioned against a return to a Cold War mentality, criticized unilateral tariffs, and cast China as a defender of multilateralism and free trade in his UN address.
• President Donald Trump wrote that there is a real chance to reach a Gaza deal, said Israel accepted his terms, warned Hamas to agree, and is set to meet Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday.
• NBC News reported that U.S. officials are preparing options, including potential drone strikes, against Venezuelan trafficking leaders and labs near the border, though no action has been approved as Caracas offers cooperation against the Tren de Aragua.