BRICS Summit Watch: India is set to host a two-day BRICS leaders’ summit in New Delhi on Sept. 12–13, with Russia’s Vladimir Putin expected to attend and the agenda centered on food, energy resilience, health, disaster reduction, and critical supply chains—though West Asia tensions (Iran vs UAE/Saudi positions) are already complicating consensus on the final declaration. Rostec Marketplace Push: Rostec has launched PCAT.ru, a single portal meant to speed up domestic civilian procurement and import substitution by connecting Russian suppliers and customers; it already lists 1,250+ products and links 180+ enterprises and research groups. Digital Ruble Rollout: Sovcombank says 2.5 thousand customers have started using the digital ruble via its Android app since launch, with transfers and payments now available through the national payment infrastructure. Earthquake Forecasting Breakthrough: Russian researchers report a satellite-based method to map where major earthquakes are likely, tested on Russia’s Kamchatka subduction zone using pre-2025 measurements. Cyber/AI Security Angle: A new FBI cyber strategy lays out pillars for taking the fight to adversaries, supporting victims, boosting planning with the private sector, expanding cyber talent, and warning staff about AI-assisted attacks. Ukraine War Tech Contrast: A report highlights how Ukraine’s defense firms struggle to repair Western jets in-country, while Sweden’s Gripen approach emphasizes training and subsystem fault handling. Transport Paperwork Update: Russia’s transport ministry expanded when paper bills of lading are allowed, including for military goods and in high-alert or emergency regimes. Geopolitics & War Narrative: Experts argue Kremlin claims of “imminent victory” are a sign of deeper internal problems, amplified by Ukrainian deep strikes.