.Ursula von der Leyen promised to build a “real European Defence Union.” What does that mean? And what is feasible given political, legal, and financial constraints? In my new Munich Security Conference Analysis, I propose🔟to-dos for the EU's new leadership team: securityconference.org/en/publication… Kaja Kallas

Another huge humanitarian convoy is starting from the heart of Helsinki to Ukraine, which includes numerous transport vehicles, special equipment, medical supplies and other equipment badly needed in 🇺🇦.

Read this thread on Russian POWs from Emmanuelle Chaze to get deep insight into what Russian soldiers know/believe about Ukraine and the war their govt is waging. The lack of comprehension/remorse is unsettling but illuminating. Thanks for being there for all of us, Emma.🫂

The deputy head of the Hungarian Interior Ministry presented the buses that would transport "illegal migrants" from the Hungarian-Serbian border to Brussels. This would be the government's response to the €200 million EU fine, which is due to be paid on 17 September.

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What we know so far (publicly) about the reaction of the relevant govts is that Latvian FM Baiba Braže has summoned the Russian chargé tomorrow morning. At the same time, Latvian Pres Rinkevics says the # of such incidents is rising "and we must address them collectively."

Bizarre, even by the low standards for German public TV. Reporter waits until last minute of 20 min intvw to address small matter of Ukraine. Scholz refuses to say whether he trusts Zelenskyy and then calls for peace conference with Russia. Sorry, no time for follow up q's!

Very worthwhile thread:

Air traffic around Swedens main airport Arlanda was sabotaged by four drones during night. Flights were redirected. Incident happened between 23-01.30UTC and is being investigated as a sabotage. aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/B0G1…