ASEAN-Russia Trade & Energy Push: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrived in Kazan for the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit, with talks and a business forum expected to focus on food and energy security, trade, and cooperation; caretakers were named while he’s away, and the Kazan Declaration 2026 plus a 2026–2030 action plan are set for adoption. G7 Sanctions & Ukraine Air-Defense Drive: At the Evian G7, leaders pledged “unwavering support” for Ukraine, agreed to increase air-defense and long-range weapons deliveries, and signaled tougher pressure on Russia’s oil and gas. Russia Fuel Crunch Spreads: Russia’s fuel shortage has moved to a federal scale, with major chains restricting sales at thousands of stations and limiting purchase volumes as refinery attacks bite. Rare Earth Supply Talks: India’s IREL is reportedly in confidential talks with Rosneft to obtain rare earth samples from the Tomtor deposit in Siberia, with processing planned in Russia before analysis in India. Armenia Trade Fallout: Russia’s regulator says Armenia’s import restrictions are quality-control driven, while the EU prepares emergency tariff relief for Armenian food and agricultural exports to offset Russian bans. Maritime Tensions: A Russian warship fired warning shots near a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel, prompting a UK MoD investigation and fresh defense concerns. Crimea Night Ride Ban: Crimea’s authorities banned nighttime use of mopeds and motorcycles, citing drone-like noise disrupting defenses, as the peninsula faces ongoing fuel pressure. Port/Logistics Legal Case: In St. Petersburg, port entrepreneur Ilya Traber was detained during an investigation, drawing attention from Russia’s maritime business circles.