Ukraine Drone Barrage: Russia says it intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones overnight across 12 regions plus Crimea, with Moscow-area debris prompting emergency warnings. Energy Pressure: Ukraine’s strikes are again blamed for disruption—NORSI, a major refinery and gasoline producer, reportedly suspended operations after a drone hit, threatening fuel shortages. Air-Defense Repositioning: Zelenskyy claims Russia is shifting air defenses toward Moscow, Valdai and the Kerch Bridge, leaving other areas more exposed. US-Russia Diplomacy Row: Foreign Minister Lavrov demanded “clarity” after Marco Rubio said no Alaska agreement existed, arguing the US proposals were accepted under the “spirit of Anchorage.” Defense-Linked Corruption Crackdown: The State Duma proposed the death penalty for corrupt officials accused of undermining Russia’s defense capability. NATO Unity Fears: Latvia and another eastern-flank source warned Russia may stage a Baltic/Poland “provocation” to test alliance cohesion. Public Mood Polls: Separate surveys put trust in Putin at about 69–77%, depending on the pollster. Fuel Market Watch: Deputy PM Novak is set to review a possible complete diesel export ban. Regional Diplomacy: Russia’s ambassador hailed a new chapter with Cambodia after Putin met Hun Manet at the Russia–ASEAN summit.