Daily Briefing

Key Takeaways

• Trump signed the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act into law (86-11 Senate vote), codifying expanded sanctions and introducing up to 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian energy — the most sweeping US legislative action against Moscow since the full-scale invasion.
• Ukraine executed a major deep-strike campaign: 350+ drones targeted Moscow region, Rostov-Central Airport lost two Mi-8s and two transport aircraft, the Yaroslavl refinery lost 40% of processing capacity, and Ukrainian FP-1 drones destroyed at least three Russian S-400 launchers in Bryansk Oblast repurposed for ground strikes.
• Russia launched 93 drones overnight (69 shot down), struck Sumy city with 6-7 guided bombs hitting at least four residential buildings, and hit Kyiv with ballistic/supersonic missiles — while NetBlocks confirmed internet outages in Odesa following strikes on port infrastructure.
• The EU announced €3.3 billion for Ukrainian missile and drone procurement (SAFE fund) and released a $3.7 billion financial tranche, while the US approved a $2.68 billion air defense sale and transferred 10 Patriot missiles from German stocks.
• Azov Corps commander Prokopenko warned Russia could rapidly mobilize up to 600,000 troops after Duma elections and shift to mechanized breakthroughs, while ISW flagged the Kremlin is actively denying post-election mobilization to prevent emigration.