Ukraine-Russia War & Culture: Ukraine struck Russia’s biggest online retailer Wildberries’ warehouses, underscoring how the conflict is hitting books and culture supply chains as well as logistics. Publishing Policy: A Ukrainian parliamentary committee backed an urgent appeal for state support to keep publishers afloat, saying library procurement and bookstore rental compensation mechanisms aren’t working. AI & Book Preservation: Reports and industry debate continue over companies scanning and destroying books to train AI, with preservation concerns growing as some services reportedly shut down after backlash. Digital Libraries: Malaysia’s u-Pustaka and BERNAMA’s library service are expanding access to e-books, journals, and even home delivery of physical books via partner libraries. Book Industry Support (UK): Newsweek was hit with indemnity costs after a UK high court found it pursued a “high risk” strategy in an insolvency dispute. Publishing Events: WriterCon 2026 announced its Sept. 4–7 program in Oklahoma City, spotlighting workshops and publishing networking.