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EU foreign and defence ministers are in Luxembourg on Monday to discuss support for Ukraine – following US lawmakers’ approval of a nearly $61 billion aid package – as well as sanctions against Iran for its attack on Israel and its arming of Russia. Latvia’s new foreign minister, Baiba Braže, said it was important that EU countries don’t become complacent now that the US has passed its long-delayed aid package. “We have to step up. It’s a crucial time,” she said. “If Europe has the ambition to manage conflict on its continent, this is the time to show them.” Ukraine has been pleading with alli…

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