Russian Strikes & Civilian Impact: A large-scale missile and drone attack hit Kyiv and Kharkiv, killing five rescuers and four civilians in Kyiv while injuring dozens; the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra caught fire and about 140,000 households lost power. EU Accession Momentum: The EU agreed to open the first cluster of accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, focusing on rule of law and democratic institutions, with Hungary’s earlier veto lifted. G7 Watch (Ukraine on the agenda): The Evian G7 starts amid debate over US-Iran de-escalation and global economic imbalances; Zelensky is set to attend a Ukraine session as leaders also tackle AI safety and critical minerals. Ukraine’s War Economy Pressure: Ukraine’s long-range strikes continue to strain Russia’s energy exports, with Reuters reporting reduced Russian crude shipments from western ports amid drone attacks and fuel shortages. Energy Shock Narrative: Analysts warn the US-Iran conflict is turning into a broader energy, logistics, fertilizer, food and financial shock that could weigh on global growth through 2027. Ukraine-Adjacent Business & Trade: India boosted discounted Russian fuel purchases, becoming the second-largest buyer after China, underscoring how sanctions and geopolitics keep reshaping energy flows.