War Crimes & Civilian Toll: Ukraine’s FM Andrii Sybiha says Russia has committed over 200,000 war crimes since 2022, as fresh strikes hit Kharkiv region—killing a pregnant woman and others. Drone & Air-Defense Tech: Ukraine unveiled the LITAVR interceptor, able to lock on and guide itself in the terminal phase at up to 350 km/h, while reporting rapid spring success against Russian drones. Long-Range Strike Doctrine: Syrskyi approved a Rocket Forces and Artillery concept through 2030, aiming to expand domestic production and develop strike reach up to 2,000 km. Diplomacy & Security Guarantees: Zelenskyy is in Estonia for the NB8 summit, pushing European anti-ballistic cooperation with the E3 (UK/France/Germany) and urging stronger air-defense funding, including a proposal to use “Chelsea” sale proceeds. EU Governance & Finance: The Rada passed an IMF-linked law on automatic income exchange for digital platforms, a benchmark for EU and IMF tranches. Occupied Crimea Pressure: Ukraine’s drone campaign damaged the Chonhar bridge again and Russia admits fuel-supply problems after strikes, while Crimea faces growing shortages. International Flashpoints: Russia escalated nuclear rhetoric at the UN as the US called the war a “strategic disaster” for Putin. Regional Politics: Armenia’s pro-Western PM Nikol Pashinyan won elections, with EU observers praising the process and Moscow criticizing the outcome. Black Sea Incident: A suspected Ukrainian maritime drone exploded near Romania’s Constanța port, prompting evacuations and heightened alert.