G7 Pressure on Russia: At the Evian summit, Trump urged Russia to “make a deal” on Ukraine while signaling the US could soon reimpose sanctions on Russian oil as Gulf flows normalize; G7 leaders also agreed to tighten sanctions and boost Ukraine’s air defence, with the UK announcing 70 new measures targeting Russia’s “shadow fleet” and war supply chains. Ukraine War Update: Russian strikes killed at least eight in Ukraine as G7 talks intensified, while Zelenskyy pressed for peace efforts and said Russia rejected a proposed meeting with Putin. UK-Russia Maritime Tensions: Britain’s MoD is investigating after a Russian warship fired warning shots at a British yacht in the English Channel, with Russia claiming it acted under shipping rules. Anti-“Traditional Values” Visa Push: Russia granted 1,112 “traditional values” entry visas in 2025, underscoring Moscow’s hardening anti-liberal narrative amid the war. Russia-ASEAN Outreach: Putin hosted ASEAN leaders in Kazan as Marcos arrived for bilateral talks focused on energy and food security, while Russia seeks deeper Asian ties under Western pressure. Poland Killing of Putin Critic: A Russian artist and Putin critic was shot dead near his home in Poland; two Belarusian suspects were detained. Armenia Election Fallout: Carnegie-linked analysis says Armenia’s pro-European win may still face a resilient pro-Russian opposition that could complicate peace with Azerbaijan. Fuel Shortages in Russia: Some regions reported gas station fuel availability issues and sales limits tied to refinery maintenance and drone-related disruptions.