Lithuania will ask NATO for permission to shoot down drones without prior confirmation

 Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius has stated that the Baltic nation will request permission from NATO to shoot down drones that enter its airspace, even without visual confirmation, according to the Lithuanian broadcaster LRT.

Europe's "peace plan": NATO membership in exchange for Donbass

 According to FT chief foreign affairs commentator Gideon Rachman, Europe is preparing to open direct talks with Putin, with a call between European leaders and the Kremlin possibly coming soon.

Lecornu did not rule out declaring a state of emergency in France due to widespread unrest

 French authorities are considering the possibility of declaring a state of emergency amid ongoing mass unrest in the country. 

Europe shocked by Zelensky’s demand for additional €70 billion for Ukraine - La Repubblica

  Several European countries have found themselves in a difficult position following Zelensky’s request for an additional €70 billion, with a number of states already ruling out participation in the proposed loan, Italian newspaper La Repubblica reports.

U.S. has decided to arrest 95-year-old Raúl Castro in connection with deaths in a plane crash

 A court in the U.S. state of Florida has issued an arrest warrant for 95-year-old former Cuban leader Raúl Castro. He is suspected of involvement in the destruction of two civilian aircraft in 1996, an incident that resulted in the deaths of four people, according to NBC News.

EU has no plans to resume Russian gas imports - EC

 The European Commission (EC) does not plan to resume imports of Russian gas, which the US administration is reportedly urging, EC spokeswoman Paula Pinho said.