Aviation Safety & Sanctions: Zelensky warned airlines and insurers that Russian airspace is becoming “completely unsafe,” as Ukraine expands drone and missile strikes tied to Russia’s war-supporting economy. Energy & Ports: Russia hit Odesa again with KABs and Banderol munitions, while Ukraine struck Russia’s Ust-Luga oil terminal in the Baltic, firing up a port-area fire and targeting key export infrastructure. Logistics Under Pressure: Russian strikes also hit Ukraine’s rail system, including a locomotive depot, showing how transport nodes remain central to the war’s industrial pressure. EU-Russia Hybrid Escalation: Germany formally blamed Russia for an explosive-laden drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport and moved to close the Russian consulate in Bonn and end the Russian House lease in Berlin. Diplomacy & Finance: At the G20 in Asheville, US Treasury chief Scott Bessent defended inviting Russia’s finance minister, saying talks were unaffected despite European discomfort. Cyber & Industry Security: The US and CrowdStrike said a two-decade Russian hacking operation (“Sality”) is being dismantled. Consumer Traceability: Russia expanded mandatory labeling in the Honest Sign system from Sept. 1, with Data Matrix codes required from Oct. 1 for more household and hygiene goods. Shipping Risk: Turkish carriers Akkon Lines and Arka suspended services to all Russian ports after Black Sea attacks and losses.