Patriot Licensing & Air Defense: Trump says the US will license Ukraine to produce Patriot air-defense systems, but experts warn it won’t be quick and may not cover full batteries—only parts—while Zelensky urges partners to speed up delivery of promised weapons. Fuel & Food Supply Shock: Ukrainian strikes on Russia’s refineries and “shadow fleet” tankers are driving gasoline shortages in Russia and forcing maritime disruptions; Reuters reports Russia halting new transits through the Kerch Strait and suspending the Don–Azov canal, adding pressure to wheat markets. Crimea Isolation Campaign: Ukraine claims drone attacks hit 21 tankers and other vessels in the Sea of Azov, aiming to choke fuel deliveries to the occupied peninsula. Accountability & Governance: Zelensky says officials who authorized weapons storage near Kyiv residential areas in Vyshneve have been identified and will be held accountable after explosions killed 10. NATO Aid Limits: Bulgaria and the Netherlands signal constraints on further direct arms from stockpiles, underscoring the growing logistics and financing strain behind Ukraine’s defense needs. Defense Tech Supply Chain: NYT reports Helsing builds UAVs for Ukraine at a secret plant in southern Germany, highlighting how European industry is tied to frontline drone output. Sanctions & Trade Pressure: A US-backed Russia oil sanctions bill gains White House support, with steep tariffs targeting countries like China and India that buy Russian crude.