Finland’s foreign minister urged an EU-wide halt to Russian tourist visas, adding pressure ahead of bloc talks on Russia visa policy.
Germany deployed four Eurofighters to Latvia for NATO air-defense support during the October 3 parliamentary elections.
Norway says a drone threat delayed Zelenskyy’s flight from Moldova to Oslo, as reports pointed to Russian drone activity near the border.
Finland has completed a 200-kilometer fence on its Russian border, reinforcing Europe’s security infrastructure trend.
Latvia says a suspect in the Leipzig airport sabotage case had been living in Russia, as Germany expands measures affecting transport security and sanctions enforcement.
Spain deploys military forces to Ceuta amid a surge of 60,000 migrants crossing from Morocco; Italy suspends Schengen with Spain to protect European borders.
Belgium issued one-day visas to five Taliban representatives invited for EU talks on Afghan deportations amid ongoing migration challenges.
US Congress approves $70 billion to fund ICE and CBP agencies over three years, following controversy and leadership changes in immigration enforcement.