EU Sanctions Push: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to announce a 21st sanctions package targeting Russia over the war in Ukraine, as Brussels weighs further pressure and listings. Crypto Crackdown: Russia’s finance officials say new rules starting July 1 will steer retail trading toward only BTC, ETH and USDT, while “unfriendly” stablecoins face fees and limits. Ukraine Strikes, Russia Fires Back: Ukraine reports drone and missile attacks hitting Russian and occupied Crimea oil facilities, while Russia says it shot down or suppressed hundreds of Ukrainian drones overnight. War Costs on the Ground: Ukraine’s latest tally claims Russia lost another 1,370 troops and heavy equipment, as front-line advances in Donetsk appear modest. Diplomacy Under Strain: UN Security Council talks feature Ukrainian calls to bar Russia from peacekeeping over alleged sexual violence, while the U.S. calls Russia’s invasion a “strategic disaster.” Regional Politics: Armenia’s election results are framed as a test of Russia’s influence, with Pashinyan claiming victory and signaling a pro-West course. Global South Outreach: Russia and Saudi Arabia sign deal packages on localization and food security, while Moscow courts Southeast Asia with an ASEAN summit in Kazan.