Ukraine Strikes Deep Inside Russia: A Ukrainian missile-and-drone attack hit Cheboksary in Russia’s Chuvashia region, injuring three people and reportedly targeting an electronics plant, with claims pointing to the VNIIR-Progress facility. Digital Life Under Pressure: Russians are finding ways to bypass Kremlin internet restrictions using VPNs, multiple phones, and workarounds after intelligence services tightened access in Moscow. Energy Geopolitics: Analysts say Russia and China are building a parallel energy system to reduce reliance on Western-controlled payments and shipping, with Power of Siberia 2 framed as a major threat to U.S. LNG exports. Sanctions Debate: An AmCham Russia chief argues additional U.S. sanctions won’t change the Ukraine outcome, citing years of limited impact. North Sea Security Push: UK offshore energy industry groups want isolated oil, gas, and wind assets classified as critical national infrastructure amid reported drone loitering and alleged Russian sabotage concerns. India’s Russian Oil Surge: CREA reports India became the No. 2 buyer of Russian fossil fuels in May, with crude imports up and refiners expanding purchases. Aging Fleet Safety Worries: Two Russian-designed aircraft crashes—an Mi-17 in Pakistan and an An-32 in India—killed at least 27, spotlighting risks from older Soviet-era fleets.