Ukraine War Front: Russia’s drone-and-missile campaign keeps Kyiv under near-constant pressure as schools reopen under air-raid alerts and classes shift to shelters; separate strikes hit the Kyiv region and broader infrastructure, while Russia also struck the Ukraine–Romania border ferry crossing at Orlivka, suspending processing for travelers and vehicles. Odesa Pressure: Moscow escalated southern strikes, hitting Odesa port logistics and export-linked infrastructure, including a Nova Poshta terminal and a logistics center tied to military goods. Diplomacy at SCO: Putin and Xi met in Bishkek, with Putin offering to make China visa-free travel permanent; Putin also met Iran’s Pezeshkian, who thanked Russia for its stance on Iran and sanctions and said Tehran and Moscow will resist U.S. “unilateralism.” G20 Friction: The U.S. hosted G20 finance talks in North Carolina with Russia’s finance minister Anton Siluanov appearing in person, drawing European backlash; Washington reiterated no economic relief for Moscow while the war continues. Sanctions & Tech: Ukraine says foreign components from multiple countries, including the U.S., still show up in Russian ballistic missiles, underscoring enforcement gaps. EU Politics: Spain’s PM Sánchez blamed Russia- and Israel-linked disinformation for fueling the Ceuta migrant crisis. Regional Moves: Russia says it’s fulfilling South Caucasus Railway obligations with Armenia, and Kazakhstan is rolling out an electronic entry permit system for Russian travelers.