US Congress & Sanctions: The U.S. House passed a bipartisan Ukraine security bill worth $8B+ in loans plus $300M in long-term aid, with new sanctions aimed at Russia’s energy and finance sectors; it now heads to the Senate after 18 Republicans backed Democrats. NATO Funding: Politico reports NATO allies are weighing a new €70B military aid package for Ukraine, with a transparency-focused mechanism likely to be discussed ahead of the Ankara summit. Drone War & Energy Pressure: Ukraine launched large-scale drone strikes on St. Petersburg and nearby targets as SPIEF wrapped, with residents told to stay indoors; Zelensky said drones hit naval arsenals and Kronstadt, while strikes also reached an oil depot in Russia’s Krasnodar region. Peace Talks Standoff: Foreign Minister Sybiha said Putin “lost his chance” by rejecting Zelensky’s call for direct talks, while Putin dismissed a meeting as having “no point.” Defense Innovation: Ukraine is testing a system that delivers high-resolution commercial satellite imagery to soldiers’ devices in about 15 minutes, cutting target identification and strike timing by nearly 90%. Labor Market Policy: Prime Minister Svyrydenko said attracting foreign labor is only an extra tool to ease Ukraine’s labor shortage, prioritizing returnees and support for youth, women, veterans, IDPs, and people with disabilities. Business & Markets Watch: Analysts warn the LNG market’s recent calm may be fragile as supply balances tighten and summer demand and storage competition approach.