Nuclear Safety Under Fire: Ukraine says a Russian drone hit the Centralized Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Facility near the Chernobyl exclusion zone, damaging a container-reception building and sparking a fire, while radiation stayed within normal limits. Frontline Strikes and Infrastructure: In Kherson, drones and artillery hit 37 settlements, damaging utilities and housing and leaving 14 wounded; in Odesa, a large overnight drone attack damaged residential buildings, a gas pipeline and trucks, with injuries reported. Air Defense in the Capital: Russia reportedly air-lifted a Pantsir air-defense system onto a Moscow high-rise, underscoring how drone threats are reshaping urban security. Critical Minerals Push: Saudi Arabia used SPIEF to seek deeper Russia ties in rare earths and critical minerals, while its energy minister reiterated the kingdom’s intent to stay a reliable supplier. Energy and Industry Outlook: Rosneft chief Igor Sechin told SPIEF India’s oil and power demand will surge, but Strait of Hormuz risks could threaten energy security; meanwhile, Ozon plans new logistics complexes and Russia’s e-commerce growth continues to draw attention. Armenia Vote Watch: Armenians go to polls amid pressure from Russia and a push toward EU alignment, with trade restrictions and political interference allegations in the background.