Bridge-and-shipping pressure: Russia hit Kyiv’s Northern Bridge again, damaging road surface and trolleybus wires and suspending traffic, after earlier strikes on the Southern Bridge; Kyiv says the disruption is part of a broader effort to “carve” the capital, while Russia frames the bridges as troop and logistics routes. Maritime risk: In Odessa, a Russian strike killed one sailor and injured three on a Liberian-flagged cargo ship; port authorities said 13 crew were evacuated, with officials calling it another attack on civilian shipping. Energy retaliation spiral: Zelensky says Ukraine will intensify strikes on Russian oil refineries, citing a “new doctrine” for wider winter attacks on civilian-linked infrastructure and cities, while insisting Ukraine will not target civilians. Diplomacy with an industry angle: India’s peace role is gaining traction as Kyiv calls New Delhi’s proposal the most comprehensive and says India is signaling willingness to mediate, including possible energy and agricultural truce elements. Power-grid strain at home: Dagestan energy workers found another illegal crypto mining farm in the Unzukul district (140 devices), adding to a growing list of raids tied to overheating and grid load. Oil market watch: The IEA says 325 million barrels from emergency reserves have been released (over 80% of the pledged amount), as diesel constraints remain acute and OPEC+ monitoring continues. Labor and trade links: Russia agreed to take about 70,000 Indian skilled workers this year, especially for construction and logistics, alongside plans to expand trade in areas including auto, pharma, food, engineering goods, chemicals, and textiles.