Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv, killing at least three people and targeting energy infrastructure despite recent diplomatic efforts. The report also covers UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix’s warning about a security vacuum in Lebanon as the UNIFIL mandate expires, alongside stalled disarmament plans. Additionally, the episode highlights former Congolese President Joseph Kabila’s new political-military alliance and Hezbollah’s compensation package for families displaced by the conflict with Israel.