Ukraine-Russia Strikes: Ukraine hit Cheboksary in central Russia with Flamingo missiles and drones, injuring three, while Moscow vows to intensify retaliatory infrastructure strikes after attacks on Russian oil and refining sites. Energy Disruption: OPEC data says Russian crude output fell to a one-year low in May as Ukrainian strikes disrupted refining, even as exports were redirected to sea routes. Biolabs Row: US DNI Tulsi Gabbard released declassified claims that Washington funded 120+ biolabs in 30+ countries, including 40+ in Ukraine, reigniting global debate over pathogen research. Defense Tech & Drones: Putin says Russia is pushing FPV and AI drone development and expanding satellite services; Ukraine meanwhile reports AI-enabled drone tactics and new infantry service reforms. Space/Geopolitics: Russia and China are building a parallel energy system via pipelines like Power of Siberia 2 to reduce Western leverage. Media & Claims: China alleges “spy turtles” and “spy fish” are mapping its waters, but provides no specifics. Russia Tech/Science: A Russian institute tied to Kh-101 cruise missile work is listed as a sponsor for a major high-energy physics conference in Brazil, drawing scrutiny.