SBU Strike in Kyiv: Russia hit the Security Service of Ukraine headquarters in central Kyiv with a drone aimed at the acting head’s office, injuring at least 12; Zelensky ordered a “tangible” retaliatory response. Diplomacy Push: Ukraine proposed a temporary ceasefire during US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner’s Moscow-then-Kyiv trip, while the US reportedly asked both sides to pause attacks on key energy and city targets. India Mediation: S Jaishankar said India stays in continuous contact with both Moscow and Kyiv, exploring ideas to mitigate and ideally end the war, arguing the conflict ends via dialogue—not oil purchases. Anti-Corruption Crackdown: NABU and SAPO launched a special operation targeting a Prosecutor General’s Office-linked network protecting fraudulent call centers; a senior official was detained. Business Under Fire: Russian drones struck Teva Pharmaceuticals warehouses and a WHO medical-supplies site in Ukraine, raising concerns for medicine access. Fuel Shock: US diesel prices hit an all-time high near $5.85/gal, tightening global refined-product supplies and feeding broader cost pressure. Ukraine Budget Stress: Finance Minister Marchenko said Ukraine is preparing a 2027 budget with a $32.6B funding gap amid intensified attacks. Defense Tech: A Ukrainian company unveiled the R-2200 broadband radio station to keep battlefield communications running when LTE and satellite links fail.