Diesel & refining squeeze: Trump says Russia has “lost control” of its diesel oil industry after Ukrainian strikes, as Ukraine’s General Staff claims more than 45% of Russia’s refining capacity is offline and Euro-5 fuel output is falling. Moscow under drone pressure: Ukraine’s biggest drone attack of the war hit the Moscow area, damaging the Moscow Oil Refinery and killing three, while Russia says it shot down over 1,600 drones during the parliamentary vote. De-escalation talks tied to energy: Zelenskyy says Ukraine will consider de-escalation only if Russia stops targeting energy, critical infrastructure, and food exports, amid renewed US pressure over refinery strikes. Industrial policy—secondary resources: Russia’s Ministry of Industry and Trade plans standards and projects to boost recycled materials (polymers, tires, e-waste, waste paper) and expand waste processing capacity. Packaging expansion: L-PAK will start the second stage of corrugated cardboard production in Kashira in November, adding about 200 jobs. Telecom hardware: Yadro expands its BTS lineup with a new radio module supporting 2,100/2,600 MHz and 4x4 MIMO for LTE/5G. Asset seizures: Putin placed Aptar’s Russian unit under temporary state control, adding to a wave of Western-company takeovers. Election backdrop: United Russia is projected to win a record 355 seats, reinforcing a wartime supermajority.