Ukraine Drone War & Energy Pressure: Russia says it downed 660 Ukrainian drones overnight across 12 regions and Crimea, with Tula’s governor reporting damage to power lines and the Azot chemical plant near Moscow—an explosives-linked target hit again after a June 14 strike. Sanctions & Finance: The US Treasury removed seven Russians, two vessels and two legal entities from Russia-related sanctions lists, including Ivan Potanin, son of Vladimir Potanin, without explanation. FX & Fuel Crunch: The ruble slid to a two-month low as demand for foreign currency rose amid Russia’s fuel crisis and gasoline imports by sea, with the dollar and euro climbing on OTC rates. Occupied Crimea Governance: Russia-appointed officials introduced a state of emergency in occupied Crimea and Sevastopol, citing “economic” stabilization needs amid shortages and logistics strain. Trade & Industry: Russia temporarily suspended fish import certification from two more Armenian companies, halting all Armenian fish product supplies to Russia. Diplomacy & Business Outreach: IHG is seeking deeper ties with India’s Kerala in tourism, education and trade—raising questions about India’s federal foreign-policy boundaries. EU Sanctions: The EU extended economic sanctions on Russia for another year to July 31, 2027. Security in the Digital Space: Russia’s FSB says a detained Dagestan minor ran a terrorist-linked online network recruiting teens with Ukrainian coordination.