Russia-Ukraine War: Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s Black Sea shipping again, including a foreign-flagged wheat cargo ship near Odesa where one person died and three were injured, as Kyiv warns the attacks threaten civilians and global food security. Kherson Civilian Toll: In Kherson region, artillery and FPV drones injured at least 22 civilians, including workers on buses and minivans, with prosecutors opening war-crimes probes. Oil Under Fire: Ukrainian drones sparked a major fire at the Slavneft-YANOS refinery in Yaroslavl; officials said air defenses shot down 93 drones and the blaze was extinguished, while Ukraine also reported strikes on other Russian refineries. Baltics Warning: Lithuania says Russia may use Ukrainian-made drones for “false flag” attacks on Baltic critical infrastructure to test NATO resolve. Sanctions & Shipping: The UK added 19 Russia-linked targets, including banks and “shadow fleet” vessels tied to LNG and oil shipments, while also targeting rare-metals supply chains. Crypto Push: Sber plans crypto trading infrastructure by Dec. 1 as Russia tightens regulation and seeks alternatives to the global banking system. Armenia-Russia Trade: Armenia-Russia ties remain tense amid export restrictions and falling trade, even as transit shipments of Russian wheat to Armenia via Azerbaijan continue. Detained American: A U.S. Marine veteran jailed in Russia since 2022 is hospitalized in serious condition, with advocates urging immediate release for urgent care. Japan-Hiroshima Row: Japan marked the Hiroshima anniversary without naming the U.S., drawing Kremlin criticism and renewed friction over who dropped the bomb.