A major fire erupts in a residential building in Bergsjö, Sweden, prompting the authorities to issue safety alerts urging locals to stay inside. The fire, while extensive, has been confirmed not to be of criminal origin. Emergency services and community solidarity work in union to control the situation with no reported injuries thus far.

In a move aimed at bolstering defenses against potential threats, six NATO countries bordering Russia announce plans to build a ‘drone wall’. Led by Lithuania, this strategic arc includes Norway, Finland, Poland, Estonia, and Latvia aiming to secure the region using the advanced technology of unmanned aerial vehicles.

Poland has introduced travel restrictions on Russian diplomats, prompting tension between Warsaw and Moscow. These measures are in response to Russia's alleged 'hybrid war' against the EU. This saga has enormous implications for EU-Russian relations and could set a precedent for other nations.