Kyiv Cultural Heritage Under Fire: Russia’s heavy aerial strikes damaged the 1,000-year-old Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, a UNESCO-listed Orthodox landmark, killing at least 10 across Ukraine and drawing outrage from Catholic and Orthodox leaders as flames broke out in the Dormition Cathedral. Diplomacy & Culture: Singapore’s PM Wong will attend the ASEAN–Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan, with cooperation flagged across energy, connectivity, education, and culture despite the Ukraine war. Russian Culture Abroad: Anindita Bhattacharya’s new Hermitage show, “As the Sea Forgets its Shore,” links her work to Russian icon traditions and the museum’s own collections, turning conflict into a visual meditation on erosion and memory. LGBTQ+ Pressure: A major Russia-wide survey says LGBTQ+ people are increasingly relying on self-censorship amid threats, extortion, and online abuse, with vulnerability driven by repressive laws and stigma. Community & Faith Tensions: In Krasnodar, residents staged a picket against plans to build a church on a public embankment, underscoring how religion, space, and local governance collide. Language & Access: South Korea is rolling out 11-language online posters to help migrant women facing violence reach support services regardless of immigration status, including Russian-language materials.