NATO Summit in Ankara: NATO chief Mark Rutte urged allies to turn higher defense spending into real capabilities as leaders prepare to pledge new Ukraine support and expand defense production, while US-EU friction: Trump again questioned NATO’s value and reciprocity, putting burden-sharing back in the spotlight. Kyiv Under Fire: Russia hit Ukraine’s capital with a massive missile-and-drone barrage (68 missiles and 351 drones reported), killing at least 15 in Kyiv and more across the region, renewing Zelensky’s push for more air-defense interceptors. Ukraine Strikes Russia’s Fuel Chain: Zelensky said a major St Petersburg oil terminal was hit, as Ukraine’s long-range drone campaign keeps pressuring Russia’s refining capacity and domestic fuel stability. Fuel Crisis Fallout in Russia: Reports say shortages and rationing are spreading across many Russian regions, while Putin signed a law to stabilize the domestic fuel market via easier imports. Ukraine-Linked Energy Disputes: Azerbaijan summoned Russia’s ambassador over alleged strikes on SOCAR fuel infrastructure in Ukraine. Defense Industry & Markets: The Pentagon’s autonomy push and drone-driven demand signals a longer investment cycle for defense electronics, while Germany approved its 2027 budget draft with sharply higher borrowing and defense spending. Crypto in Russia: Sberbank plans to add a crypto wallet inside its apps after new digital-asset rules take effect. EU Politics: Poland’s opposition vowed to block Ukraine’s EU bid unless Kyiv changes its stance on UPA legacy. Local Business Hit: Kyiv-based Yanser Group said its office and warehouse were damaged in a Russian attack, warning of shipping delays.