Ukraine War & Security: Ukraine’s forces hit Moscow-region targets with a mix of drones, including the RS-1 “Bars” and a newly dubbed “Bars-SM Gladiator,” while Russia reports casualties and blames “drone debris.” Defense Industry Shock: Estonia’s Hanno Pevkur says European defense gear is getting dramatically pricier—often up 50–60% in two years—creating a “chicken-and-egg” bind of market shortages versus industry reluctance to scale without long contracts. NATO & Ukraine Strategy: Mark Rutte pushes a NATO-wide “victory strategy” for Ukraine, as allies debate how to fund training, ammo, UAVs, air defense and aircraft. Diplomacy vs Pressure: Kremlin spokesman Peskov hints Moscow may restart dialogue, but Estonia’s Margus Tsahkna says now is “not the time for talks,” urging tighter sanctions instead. Estonia’s Economy & Politics: Eesti 200 calls for radical, long-term reforms to tax, labor and pensions, warning Estonia can’t stay stuck with an aging society and rising tax burden. Cross-border Crime: A major European operation dismantled a counterfeit-medicine network, shutting down hundreds of websites and freezing €1.8m in Poland.