Ukraine-US Diplomacy: Zelenskyy arrived at the White House for closed-door talks with Donald Trump, pushing anti-ballistic defense and strategic cooperation as Russia intensifies strikes. Black Sea Pressure: Russia says it hit port and logistics targets used for Ukrainian military cargo, including strikes tied to Nikolaev and maritime vessels in the Black Sea. Drone Exchange, Civilian Impact: Overnight drone attacks left at least 25 injured, including 19 in Belgorod after a bus strike, while Moscow reported intercepting hundreds of drones. War Draft Backlash: In Penza region’s Bashmakovo, residents formed a civilian patrol after reports of recruiters detaining and coercing men into contracts. AI Gap Admitted: Kremlin spokesman Peskov conceded Russia lags the US and China in AI, while insisting Moscow can close the gap. EU Sanctions on Georgia: The EU extended sanctions to Inter RAO, indirectly tied to Georgia’s Telasi power supplier, raising pressure on Tbilisi’s Western alignment. US Sanctions Push: A bipartisan US Senate deal would let Trump add restrictions on major buyers of Russian energy and on Iran. Caspian Escalation: Russia accused Ukraine of attacks beyond borders, citing claims involving Germany, Kazakhstan and an Iranian vessel in the Caspian. Migration Tightening: Russia tightened rules for labor migrants, raising costs and requiring income guarantees, with faster exit deadlines for noncompliance.