Ukraine War & Infrastructure: Russia hit Kyiv’s Northern Bridge again, suspending traffic and damaging road and trolleybus power lines, as Moscow escalates drone and missile pressure on the capital; officials also report strikes across Ukraine with at least six dead and 83 injured, while Moldova warns the war is “dangerously reaching” it after drones and missiles violated airspace. Diplomacy & Energy Truce Talks: Ukraine says India’s ceasefire proposal is the broadest, pairing an energy infrastructure halt with a Black Sea truce; Kyiv is also weighing options from Türkiye, Egypt and the US. Defense Industry & Drone Evolution: OSINT links a senior Alabuga executive to Putin’s jet-powered Shahed briefing during Center-2026, while Russia tests new jet versions of Garpiya and expands drone-launch infrastructure; NASA FIRMS detected fires at the Tsymbulova drone site. Oil & Fuel Markets: US-Russia talks reportedly include a multibillion-dollar Lukoil asset deal, while Trump says the US will not ban diesel exports after G7 partners plan emergency stock releases to cool prices. Energy Cooperation Abroad: Russia’s energy minister says Moscow is ready to offer Niger a full range of energy services, from exploration to power-plant construction.