Energy War: Russia launched its heaviest combined missile-and-drone barrage in months, hitting Ukraine’s power grid around Kyiv and other regions, killing at least four including a child and triggering outages as winter fears deepen. New Drone Tactics: Ukraine says Russia used a jet-powered drone with a shaped-charge designed to cut high-voltage pylons and steel structures for the first time. Kaliningrad Nuclear Threats: Moscow privately warned NATO it could use nuclear weapons if Kaliningrad is isolated; NATO chief Mark Rutte said there’s no imminent threat and called the alliance defensive. Hybrid Pressure on Europe: Russia’s foreign ministry warned that European arms factories supplying Ukraine are “potential military targets,” while EU officials push for tougher responses to sabotage and cyberattacks. Parliament & Politics: Putin’s first address to the new State Duma stressed “no handouts,” tighter budgeting, and security priorities tied to the Ukraine war. Recruitment Warning: India’s foreign ministry strongly discouraged citizens from traveling to Russia to join the army. Regional Deals: Serbia extended gas supplies from Russia to year-end under similar terms, while Belarus floated deeper joint aircraft manufacturing with Russia. Economy & Sanctions: US lawmakers urged Trump not to ease Russia sanctions, backing the “Graham Act,” as Kremlin denies any prisoner-for-sanctions swap.