Sense Bank Sale for Defense: Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi ordered Ukraine’s Finance Ministry to accelerate the sale of state-owned Sense Bank, with proceeds earmarked for the Defense Forces, while the Finance Ministry and the NBU must fix governance issues and resolve accumulated problems. Anti-Corruption Crackdown: NABU and SAPO launched “Operation Forrest Gump,” with searches tied to a suspected corporate raiding network involving high-ranking officials from the President’s Office, deepening pressure on Zelensky’s circle. Sanctions on War-Linked Media and Firms: Zelensky imposed sanctions on the “Masha and the Bear” producer Animaccord and on former lawmaker Yuriy Ivaniushchenko, citing pro-Russian narratives and alleged land-plot legalization ties. Port Blockade Costs Farmers: The EU declined Ukraine’s request for an extra €220m for farmers linked to Black Sea port disruptions, while reports say the blockade has also triggered a border transport crisis with thousands of trucks stuck. Fuel War Angle: Russia has started importing refined fuel, a reversal analysts link to Ukrainian strikes hitting Russian refineries, depots and terminals. Cybercrime Watch: New Android malware “Manic” targets 169 app types, with a focus on financial institutions and government services, including in Ukraine. Defense Tech Procurement: Brave1 Market launched a system for custom drone orders with competitive, transparent specs to reduce corruption risks. Air Defense Strain: Zelensky said cruise missiles are being intercepted at high rates, but ballistic missiles remain the hardest challenge, renewing calls for more Patriot interceptors.