Kyiv Security & War Updates: Russian strikes hit Kharkiv, killing 6 and injuring dozens, while Ukraine reports sending 650 drones toward Moscow overnight and continues to target Russian oil and logistics; the fight for Kyiv’s bridges remains a key pressure point as traffic disruptions grow. International Diplomacy: UN chief Antonio Guterres praised Pakistan’s mediation role in US-Iran talks, highlighting how “trusted” channels can help de-escalation. EU Accession Politics: Ukraine’s European integration talks with Hungary hinge on language and minority education bills, with officials urging measured steps to avoid jeopardizing EU negotiation clusters. Defense Tech & Industry: Ukraine’s drone and interceptor race keeps accelerating, including new unmanned land system partnerships (ARX and Roboneers) and continued focus on resilient communications for contested battlefields. Humanitarian Response: The Ukrainian Red Cross says it carried out door-to-door checks and first aid at Kharkiv sites after KAB strikes. Culture & Community: Viktor Yushchenko criticized calls for “linguistic concessions” and any retreat from Euro-Atlantic direction, warning against appeasing the aggressor. Elsewhere in Europe: Romania detected aerial targets near the Ukrainian border but said no objects entered its airspace; Bulgaria condemned drone attacks on two commercial vessels in its Black Sea zone.