Crimea Fuel Crunch: Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries, depots and pipelines have triggered Crimea’s worst fuel crisis since 2014, with stations running dry and rationing queues growing. Long-Range Drone Pressure: Kyiv also claims strikes hundreds of kilometers deep, hitting petrochemical and logistics targets, including in Russia’s Samara and Tatarstan regions. EU Money & Rates: The ECB resumed rate hikes, lifting borrowing costs to 2.25% as energy shocks from the Middle East feed eurozone inflation fears—raising pressure on households and financing conditions. Ukraine Defense Budget & Tech: Ukraine’s defense spending is set to rise to a record level, while the MoD says AI is improving “middle strike” targeting to cripple Russian logistics. Sanctions & Finance: Russia downplays new EU bank sanctions, while Ukraine’s push to disrupt Russian energy exports continues as crude shipments from western ports fall. Business & Commerce: Kyivstar’s Uklon expands into in-app commerce with Uklon Store, adding delivery-based marketplace shopping for everyday goods. G7 Agenda: The Evian G7 summit will put Ukraine, AI and global economic imbalances on the agenda.