Ukraine War & Defense Industry: Ukraine says it hit Russia’s Hvardiiske air base in Crimea plus bridges and ammo depots, while Russia claims it struck Ukrainian airfields and UAV-related logistics; Kyiv also says it’s “mining” Crimea with long-range pressure as drone attacks target oil and military nodes. Fuel Crisis & Energy Infrastructure: Ukraine’s latest St Petersburg oil-terminal drone strike adds to Russia’s spreading fuel shortages and long queues at gas stations; analysts say a large share of refining capacity is offline, and Putin downplays the impact. Diplomacy Watch: Trump offered to help broker an end to the war in a nearly 90-minute call with Putin, with Zelensky also speaking to Trump ahead of the NATO summit in Turkey. Frontline Developments: Russia claims full control of Konstantinovka, which Ukraine denies, as fighting and shelling continue across Kharkiv and Sumy. Industrial Policy & Business Continuity: Ukraine exempted damaged property of shelling-hit enterprises from inspections to speed reconstruction, keeping oversight for safety, environment, and security. Commodities: OPEC+ signaled another August oil quota increase of 188,000 bpd, a key input for Russia’s energy-linked costs and markets. Agriculture Trade: Georgia’s blueberry exports surged, with Russia taking nearly 95% of shipments.