Leipzig Drone Accusations: Germany formally blamed Russia for an explosive-laden drone “hybrid attack” at Leipzig-Halle airport, prompting consulate closures and new sanctions, as Berlin says the drone matched Russian technology. G20 Diplomacy: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Russia’s return to high-level G20 finance talks didn’t disrupt proceedings despite EU anger, with Russia’s finance minister attending in person. Iran Missile Tech: A Financial Times investigation alleges Russia has covertly helped Iran develop supersonic cruise missiles via a multi-year program (C430L) using ramjet propulsion—raising concerns for US warships. Digital Ruble Rollout: VTB and Rosgosstrakh Life expanded digital ruble payments, letting customers pay insurance premiums and make transfers via bank apps and QR payments. Cyber Crackdown: US officials and CrowdStrike said a two-decade Russian botnet operation (“Sality”) is being dismantled, with domains seized and compromised computers cut off. SCO Security & Tech: SCO leaders adopted the Bishkek Declaration, stressing counterterrorism “double standards” are unacceptable and calling for deeper security, trade, and technology cooperation. Space Biology Note: NASA and Russia’s Foton-M2 mission is revisited for its 2005 gecko experiment—16 days in orbit without food or water. Science Discovery: University of Idaho researchers described a new spider species, Hexura vandal, found in Idaho. Ukraine Airspace Warning: Zelenskyy warned airlines that Russian airspace will be unsafe due to Ukrainian drones, while Moscow dismissed the remarks as terrorism. Cultural Archive: “The Unfinished” launched a memorial website for literary figures killed by Russia, building a searchable archive of 289 profiles.