Ukraine-Russia War & Strikes: Russia hit Kyiv’s telecom Kyivstar and multiple gas stations with jet-powered drones, killing 2 and injuring 9, while Kyiv weighs whether fuel stations should pause operations during air-raid alerts. Long-Range Pressure on Russia: Zelenskyy says long-range strikes hit industrial and oil targets across Saratov and Volgograd and other regions, as Ukraine’s General Staff confirms a strike on Russia’s Saratov oil refinery. Defense & Procurement: The European Commission approved €6.1bn for Ukraine to buy air defense, drones, and electronic warfare, including Patriot PAC-3 interceptors, while Ukraine’s Communities Ministry backs a proposed 10-year quality warranty for new buildings. EU Funding Watch: The Commission is assessing whether Ukraine needs extra budget support in 2026, with frozen Russian assets discussed only after the needs review. International Politics & Diplomacy: US envoys Witkoff and Kushner face Ukrainian criticism after talks in Kyiv, while the Kremlin says it remains open to negotiations and expects a future trilateral meeting. Ukraine-Canada Partnership: Zelenskyy and Canada’s Carney deepen drone-centered defense cooperation in Calgary. Accountability & Courts: Ukraine’s High Anti-Corruption Court sentenced lawmaker Oleksandr Yurchenko to nine years for bribery. Ukraine-Poland Tensions: Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry condemned far-right Polish politician Grzegorz Braun for vandalizing a UPA memorial. Security & Espionage: Russia’s FSB claims it foiled a Ukrainian false-flag plot targeting the British ambassador in Moscow. War Economy & Resilience: Kyiv says it has built a 5,000-tonne fuel reserve for essential services as preparations for the heating season near completion.