Ukraine Strikes Deep Into Russia: Kyiv’s latest drone and missile campaign hit an Orenburg gas processing plant and two Russian satellite communications centers, while Crimea saw power cuts and tighter local restrictions as fuel shortages worsen. Crimea Under Pressure: Ukraine also targeted railway and power infrastructure across the peninsula, aiming to isolate supply routes as Russia restricts gasoline sales and keeps tourists away. Putin’s “Talks” Offer, Terms Unchanged: Kremlin messaging again ties any negotiations to Istanbul-style demands and Ukraine’s capitulation, with analysts flagging maximalist bargaining tactics. Moscow-US Diplomacy Stalls: Russia says Washington hasn’t followed through on “Anchorage” understandings, as Ukraine’s deep strikes and NATO-linked rhetoric raise tensions. False-Flag Warnings: Poland’s Sikorski warns Putin may be laying groundwork for a staged provocation on Russian soil to justify escalation. Domestic Politics Under Strain: Reports claim security officials are urging Putin to postpone State Duma elections amid economic strain, falling support for United Russia, and intensifying drone attacks. Information Warfare: Leaked plans described by Bloomberg point to a Kremlin-run “wiki-style” network to shape how people and AI systems interpret politics.