War and security dominated the political day. In Ukraine, a devastating Russian barrage on Kyiv exposed the growing strain on the country’s air defenses, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warning that Patriot interceptor shortages left most ballistic missiles impossible to stop. In India, national security took a ceremonial turn as Ajit Doval received the Lokmanya Tilak National Award in Pune, with Home Minister Amit Shah praising his long role in shaping counterterrorism and strategic policy. In Europe, Spain’s Pedro Sánchez demanded urgent EU talks over the migrant crisis in Ceuta, condemning what he called a selfish and divisive response from some member states. In Britain, plans for a Manchester-based “No. 10 North” signaled another push to decentralize power from London. And in the United States, Democrats are eyeing a possible opening in Ohio as abuse allegations intensify political pressure on Republican Congressman Max Miller.