SCO Summit Watch: Putin, Xi and Modi head to Bishkek for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, with bilateral talks on the agenda as Russia seeks to look less isolated and China weighs how much leverage to use amid Ukraine and Iran pressures. Black Sea Trade & Food Security: Turkey is pushing faster talks with Ukraine and Russia to restore Black Sea shipping, warning that a prolonged corridor shutdown is already lifting global food prices. Ukraine War Fallout: Russia says it is preparing “massive strikes” on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure; meanwhile, Kyiv faces a funding squeeze, with TASS warning Ukraine may run out of money for servicemen by mid-October without an extra $6.75bn. Russia-Ukraine Logistics Hit: A missile attack on Belgorod killed two and injured 16, with Ozon reporting damage to logistics facilities—another sign of how e-commerce supply chains are being pulled into the conflict. Sanctions Pressure in Washington: US Senator Richard Blumenthal urged the House to pass tougher Russia sanctions legislation, including tariffs on top buyers of Russian oil and gas. Crypto Banking Shift: Sberbank approved restructuring tied to Ozon/Wildberries and is also moving toward crypto-backed loans using BTC/ETH/USDT, reflecting how Russian finance keeps adapting under sanctions. Cyber & Governance: Pro-Russian hackers “Server Killers” hit Norway’s government services, disrupting digital platforms and leaking state budget information.