Kyiv Under Fire: Russia launched a massive wave of drones and missiles at Kyiv, killing at least 24 people (including children) and damaging homes, a school, and a veterinary clinic, as air defenses reported downing most of the incoming strikes. Migration & Rights: A Council of Europe political declaration backed by dozens of countries—including Ireland—could shape how judges handle deportation and asylum cases, stressing governments’ “sovereign” control over immigration. Banking Pressure in Ukraine: Ukraine’s central bank chief discussed the “Mindich tapes” scandal alongside inflation shocks, bank stress-testing, and limits on the regulator’s powers. Fake Medicines Crackdown: Romania and partners dismantled a €240 million fake supplement and medicine network with arrests across multiple countries, including Moldova. Moldova Health & Trade: Moldova’s health ministry says hantavirus risk remains low, while Moldova and Ukraine agreed updated sanitary-veterinary certificates to resume poultry meat and feed imports. Cybersecurity Watch: US lawmakers warned of an upcoming surge of AI-fueled vulnerability reports, as major breaches and patches made headlines.