Ukraine’s War Leadership Shake-up: President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi and appointed Joint Forces commander Mykhailo Drapatyi as Commander-in-Chief after days of street protests, while offering ousted defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov a “prominent position” to keep Ukraine’s tech push moving. Drone Strikes Hit Russia’s Consumer Economy: Reuters reports another Ukrainian attack on Wildberries warehouses in Krasnodar and Nevinnomyssk, with injuries and a worker death, extending Kyiv’s long-range pressure on Russia’s logistics and retail supply chains. Black Sea Trade Under Fire: Russia says it struck Ukrainian ports and damaged two vessels, underscoring how maritime disruption is feeding uncertainty for grain flows and regional security. IMF Support for Ukraine: Ukraine’s IMF program review is moving forward, with a new tranche of about $690m approved/disbursed after the first review. EU Sanctions Push: EU envoys are set to negotiate a 21st Russia sanctions package, with Greece’s stance on LNG restrictions emerging as a key sticking point. Energy Markets: Brent crude jumped to a five-week high above $92 amid US-Iran tensions, adding pressure to costs that ripple into Ukraine’s wartime economy. Moldova’s Pro-EU Turn: Moldova’s parliament approved businessman Vasile Tofan as prime minister, pledging EU accession steps alongside economic revival.