Armenia–Russia Rift: Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan said Russia can’t be Yerevan’s “strategic partner” after Kremlin inaction in 2022, while Moscow warns Armenia must choose between the EU path and the Russia-led EAEU. Border Flows & Mobilization Pressure: Over 113,000 Russians crossed into Georgia via Verkhny Lars in a week amid fresh mobilization rumors, as authorities tighten reservist focus. Central Bank Watch: Armenia’s central bank warned Russia’s stricter import standards for food and agricultural goods could cut Armenian incomes and demand, with tomatoes and fresh fish hit hardest. Kremlin Concern Over Crackdowns: Russia’s Kremlin aide said Moscow is worried about arrests of Armenian opposition figures and reiterated Yerevan can’t stay in a Moscow-led economic bloc while pursuing EU membership. Ukraine’s Economic Blowback: Russian strikes destroyed a warehouse with solar equipment for YASNO and burned 60,000 books in a Kyiv-region Nova Poshta facility; Ukraine says Russia has lost 90% of modern storage capacity, though it claims no overall food shortage. Fuel Crunch: Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries hit a monthly record 21 times, pushing Russia toward near-20-year-low refining levels and worsening gasoline queues. Shipping Militarization Risk: Zelensky said Russia is considering arming civilian vessels and placing personnel aboard to protect its shadow fleet as escorts fail. EU Frozen-Assets Fight: Four EU foreign ministers urged Brussels to revisit how to use Russia’s €210bn frozen reserves for Ukraine, warning promised money won’t be enough. NATO Signaling: Trump played down fears after CIA chief John Ratcliffe’s secret Moscow trip, saying there’s “no problem” and Russia won’t attack NATO territory.