Kyiv Attacks & Heritage: Ukraine says Russia launched 70 missiles and 611 drones overnight, killing at least nine and setting the UNESCO-listed Kyiv Pechersk Lavra’s Dormition Cathedral on fire; Russia denies striking the monastery, blaming a US-made Patriot missile malfunction. EU Sanctions Pressure: EU officials push new restrictions tied to Russia’s war economy and maritime “shadow fleet,” while lawmakers urge tighter controls on Irish alumina flows to Russia, citing links to weapons supply chains. Energy & Shipping Shock: The US-Iran framework deal points to Strait of Hormuz reopening and Brent sliding toward the low $80s, while UK forces seized a Russian-linked “shadow fleet” tanker in the English Channel, detaining crew over sanctions evasion. Russia Industry Strain: Reuters reports Russia cutting western crude exports to about 1.7m bpd in June amid drone strikes and domestic fuel shortages. Defense Industrial Links: A UK-GCAP contract is expected soon, as the UK faces internal defense spending disputes; meanwhile, reports highlight Russia’s continued dependence on Western machine tools for precision weapons. Regional Diplomacy: Turkish FM Hakan Fidan is set to visit Russia to discuss trade, energy, security, and Ukraine diplomacy. Mining & M&A: AK&M tracks ongoing deal activity in Russia’s metallurgy and mining, including Polymetal’s stake moves and Nordgold’s gold-field acquisitions.