Romania's ambassador to Moscow, Cristian Istrate, was summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry to be informed of retaliatory measures. This follows Romania's decision to close Russia's Consulate General in Constanta and declare a consul persona non grata after a drone crash incident in Galati, which Bucharest blamed on Russia.
Russia's Ambassador to Canada, Oleg Stepanov, warned that unilateral military build-ups in the Arctic will prompt retaliatory measures from Russia, emphasizing the region's importance for peace, development, and cooperation.
UK Business Secretary Peter Kyle will meet EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič to discuss planned EU tariff-free import reductions for British steel. The EU's proposed 47% cut from July 1st, alongside the UK's 60% reduction, sparks fears of collateral damage and retaliatory measures, impacting industries on both sides.
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič has warned the bloc will defend its industries after China threatened countermeasures over new EU measures including the Made in Europe proposal and Cybersecurity Act. The EU's trade deficit with China surged to €359.3 billion in 2025, described as 'simply unsustainable'. Šefčovič emphasized the EU will not be pressured and will use trade defence instruments to counter dumped and subsidised Chinese goods.
A leaked Pentagon email outlines potential U.S. actions to punish NATO allies who opposed the Iran war, including suspending Spain from the alliance and reviewing Britain's Falkland Islands claim. Spain is specifically targeted for its refusal to allow U.S. warplanes to use Spanish bases for Iran attacks. The document also considers U.S. withdrawal from NATO. NATO has no suspension mechanism in its founding treaty.
