Energy Realignment: Russia and China are building a parallel energy system to sidestep Western control, with the proposed Power of Siberia 2 pipeline framed as a way to reshape LNG flows and pressure U.S. suppliers. Defense Tech in Ukraine: Ukraine’s drone and missile pressure is hitting deeper into Russia, including strikes tied to electronics and fuel logistics, while Kyiv pushes “middle strike” tactics to complicate occupied-region supply routes. Russia-Ukraine Battlefield Signals: A missile-and-drone attack reportedly struck Cheboksary in central Russia, with claims pointing to a Flamingo FP-5 cruise missile hitting an electronics plant. Nuclear Oversight: An IAEA team has begun observing progress at Bangladesh’s Rooppur plant as it moves into the operational phase. Space/Navigation Security: Reports say Russian satellites can jam GPS signals on a continental scale, adding to concerns about navigation resilience. EU Info Warfare: A Spanish outlet is accused of amplifying EU-sanctioned Russian sources via thousands of links, keeping Kremlin narratives circulating despite bans. Industrial Growth in Central Asia: Iran’s Solico plans a $66mn cheese plant in Kazakhstan, boosting local dairy processing capacity.