Ukraine War & Energy Pressure: Russian strikes across Ukraine killed at least seven, including two in a new Kyiv barrage, as Zelensky told the UN his forces will hit Russian heating and energy facilities this winter; Russia’s Lavrov rejected any “pause,” while Kyiv reported internet cuts for up to 100,000 households. Sanctions & Trade Friction: India’s Jaishankar warned US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that the 2026 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act could trigger up to 100% tariffs affecting India’s exports, amid ongoing energy-security concerns. EU Sanctions Drift: Estonia moved to impose national sanctions on delisted oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, signaling tougher enforcement even as EU listings were relaxed. Russia’s Financial Workarounds: A Financial Times probe says a sanctions-bypassing payments network tied to Rosneft handled up to $500m a day, using shell firms, SWIFT workarounds and crypto. Banking & Macro: Russia’s Finance Ministry floated higher taxes in a 2027 budget draft, while the Bank of England signaled it may raise rates if energy-driven inflation persists. Diplomacy Watch: US officials invited Putin to the Miami G20, and Zelensky outlined a US-backed energy ceasefire and grain-corridor push. Security & Disruption: Moscow universities evacuated after bomb threats, later deemed false, as NATO increased intelligence sharing over Russia-linked sabotage risks.