Ukraine War & Crimea Logistics: Ukraine’s drone commander says the campaign is shifting to a strategic goal—cutting overland supply links to isolate Crimea, with traffic on the Novorossiya highway reportedly down by more than two-thirds and expected to be fully controlled soon. Energy Pressure: Russia is cutting crude exports from western ports to about 1.7m bpd in June as Ukrainian strikes hit oil infrastructure and fuel shortages bite, while witnesses report petrol stations in Russian-held Crimea running dry. Diplomacy at SPIEF: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says Putin was informed about Zelensky’s June 4 open letter proposing direct talks and a ceasefire during negotiations, with the letter expected to surface at SPIEF. Information War Budget: Russia’s 2026 budget reportedly allocates a record $1.85bn for foreign propaganda operations, with Africa—especially West Africa—described as a major target. EU Sanctions & Travel Rules: The EU is debating visa bans limited to current and former Russian soldiers, sparking questions about why broader restrictions aren’t being proposed. Cyber & Security: A U.S. case charges a Russian national tied to the Void Blizzard espionage campaign with unauthorized access to U.S. and other systems. Moldova Security: Moldova’s parliament speaker Igor Grosu links a drone crash near Lopatna directly to Russia’s war and urges stronger defense investment. Business & Sanctions Debate: AmCham Russia head Robert Agee argues additional U.S. sanctions won’t change the war outcome, saying sanctions have failed to deliver results since 2022.