Сара Рейнсфорд

Tens of thousands of mainly Moroccan migrants swam from Morocco toward Spain’s enclave of Ceuta, with most later returned and at least 72 people dying at sea. The sudden influx appears to have been encouraged by social-media posts promising an easy route to Europe, though questions remain over whether it was deliberately organized or exploited as a political weapon. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez defended Spain’s migration policies and blamed misinformation about a court ruling, while Italy’s Giorgia Meloni and other European leaders accused Madrid of creating incentives for migration. The crisis intensified political divisions, prompted Italy to announce temporary checks on travelers from Spain, and led Spain and the EU to consider stronger external-border controls. Morocco blamed criminal groups, while Spain avoided directly accusing Rabat despite renewed bilateral tensions.

Ukrainian enlistment officers face growing violence as public resistance to mobilization intensifies after years of war. More than 600 attacks have been recorded, while aggressive street detentions by recruitment centers have fueled public anger and accusations of abuse. Several high‑profile incidents, including mass unrest in Lviv and reports of beatings of civilians, highlight a deepening crisis in the mobilization system. Government efforts to reform recruitment stalled after the dismissal of the defense minister, leaving the country without a clear plan to address rising tensions or improve enlistment practices.