EU Sanctions: Ukraine’s acting FM Andrii Sybiha welcomed the EU’s 21st Russia sanctions package, now agreed at ambassador level and set for formal adoption, with new curbs on energy, trade and finance plus a first step toward banning Russian combatants from entering the bloc. Black Sea Trade Shock: Shipowners suspended vessel arrivals at Ukraine’s Black Sea ports as Russia intensifies strikes on Odesa and beyond; Zelenskyy warned Moscow may escalate to choke the grain corridor, while Crimea’s power collapse deepens. Food & Fuel Pressure: The Black Sea conflict and heat risks pushed wheat higher, with analysts linking rallies to reduced export capacity; meanwhile Russia’s refining system shows strain as Ukraine’s drone campaign keeps fuel shortages simmering. Wildberries as a Target: Ukraine’s drone strikes on Russia’s “Amazon-like” Wildberries warehouses are escalating economic warfare, hitting logistics hubs and drawing attention from small businesses and consumers. M&A & Investment: Foreign investors are returning: KPMG reports inbound acquisitions in H1 2026 doubled year-on-year to $415m, led by tech and financial services. Defense Industry Moves: Zelenskyy said Ukraine and Raytheon will produce Patriot interceptors together, while drone makers keep pushing GPS-denied navigation and cheaper strike platforms. IMF Support: Ukraine received a $690m IMF tranche, adding momentum for fiscal stabilization amid ongoing war costs.