Russia-ASEAN Diplomacy: ASEAN leaders wrapped their first in-person summit with Russia in eight years in Kazan, adopting the Kazan Declaration 2026 and a 2026–2030 action plan to deepen energy, trade, culture, and people-to-people ties, with Moscow pushing closer integration despite the Ukraine war. Philippines-Russia Talks: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Russia is “very open” to expanding petroleum supplies, while Putin ordered the release and repatriation of 24 Filipinos detained in Russia after nine months. Ukraine War Pressure on Moscow: Ukraine carried out another major drone strike on a Moscow-area oil refinery, triggering fires, airport disruptions, and reports of “black rain,” as Zelenskyy warned “Moscow will burn” and urged Europe to stay engaged in any negotiations. EU and Peace Channels: EU leaders discussed extending sanctions and debated how to handle potential talks; separate reporting says the EU has quietly sought a communication line with Moscow to avoid being sidelined. Security and Legal Fallout: Russia’s FSB sentenced a Romanian man to 15 years for alleged spying for Ukraine, underscoring the Kremlin’s ongoing crackdown on foreign intelligence cases. Armenia Dispute: A Russian Duma official urged Moscow to reject Armenia’s parliamentary election results while continuing de facto cooperation with the current authorities.