U.S.-Turkey Diplomacy at NATO: President Donald Trump warned that Europe could “not [be] a Europe anymore” unless allies tackle immigration and energy, while also pushing on defense spending shortfalls as he opened the Ankara summit with Erdoğan. U.S. Politics & Foreign Policy: The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, a longtime Ukraine hawk and Trump ally, has triggered fresh debate over his interventionist legacy and his role in shaping U.S. policy. Adoption Under Scrutiny: An AP investigation into a Missouri “treatment” facility for adopted children alleges abuse, neglect, weak oversight, and minimal schooling—fueling renewed attention on the troubled teen industry. Ukrainian Studies Network: First Lady Olena Zelenska says the Global Coalition of Ukrainian Studies has reached 100 universities across 27 countries, expanding international academic support for Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar studies. Identity Politics in Moldova: Romanian MP Daniel Gheorghe sharply criticized Germany’s ambassador to Chisinau over claims about “Moldovan” language and identity, reigniting Bessarabia/identity disputes. Culture & Community: In Vinnytsia, the “Indomitable Podillia” history-and-art marathon turned a village square into living folk heritage while delivering aid to frontline troops. World Ocean Day Art: “Guardians of the Blue” brought artists from multiple countries together for live, sustainable ocean-themed artworks. Russian Elections Pressure: Reports say authorities are intensifying administrative cases, arrests, and accusations against opposition candidates ahead of regional voting. Russian Education in Focus: A profile highlights Dr. Lyudmila Khokhlova’s decades of work translating and teaching Indian languages and culture from Russia.