Ukraine launched one of its largest long-range drone offensives against Russia, with Moscow and the surrounding region coming under a massive barrage as Russia held the final day of its parliamentary elections. Russian officials said more than 1,000 Ukrainian drones were intercepted across the country, with Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reporting that around 450 drones were heading toward the capital. The attack caused damage to the Moscow Oil Refinery, a major facility in Russia’s energy network, while residential buildings were also hit and casualties were reported in the Moscow region. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian oil and logistics facilities had been targeted, describing them as important sources of revenue supporting Russia’s war effort. The timing of the strikes has also drawn attention. The barrage came as Russians were casting ballots on the final day of the country’s parliamentary elections. Moscow officials accused Kyiv of attempting to disrupt the vote, while Ukraine has continued to expand its long-range drone campaign against Russian energy and military-linked infrastructure. WATCH

US President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping new sanctions law targeting Russia and Iran, escalating Washington’s economic pressure as the wider Iran war continues to reshape the geopolitical landscape. The legislation expands the pressure on Russia while extending existing Iran sanctions, with the new framework also giving Washington additional tariff powers against major buyers of Russian energy. At the same time, Trump has said the Iran war could come to an end soon and suggested that energy prices could eventually fall sharply once the conflict winds down. The comments come as disruption around the Strait of Hormuz continues to keep global oil markets on edge, with the wider Middle East conflict raising fresh concerns over energy security and shipping routes. Meanwhile, Tehran is pushing for a diplomatic route to revive the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding with the United States. Iranian officials say efforts are underway to resolve outstanding issues and expect the other side to honour its commitments under the agreement. Pakistan has also stressed the importance of implementing the Islamabad MoU as a way to help defuse regional tensions.