UK and Ukraine align with EU sanctions decision on restrictive measures
On 15 June 2026, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2026/1333 on restrictive measures concerning actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. The decision introduced new temporary derogations from the asset freeze and from the prohibition on making funds or economic resources available to a designated entity. The derogations allow for the wind-down of operations, contracts and other agreements concluded with that entity. They also allow industry purchases of critical components manufactured by that entity. Albania, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway and Ukraine aligned themselves with the Council decision. They said they would ensure... [Continue Reading]
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Poland raises air-defence posture after alleged Russian airspace incursions
Poland has raised its air-defence posture after what it described as repeated alleged Russian incursions into its airspace in recent weeks. The move comes as Warsaw says it is expanding protection of the country's airspace and increasing air force activity, including F-16 aircraft and helicopters. Officials say the measures are intended to secure the eastern part of Polish airspace and respond to what they see as a growing pattern of pressure.Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said he had decided to expand airspace protection after the latest Russian provocations and acts of aggression. The Polish Air Force launched preventive air patrols on... [Continue Reading]

