The Gist: Morning Brief - Israel Weaponizes Aid, Gaza on Brink | January 01

Today's essential intelligence covering international developments and European affairs. Authoritarian Pressure PointsMoscow is intensifying its campaign to cripple Ukraine's economy, launching deadly strikes against the crucial Black Sea trade hub of Odesa (WSJ). EU’s Carbon Tariff Era BeginsThe EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) activates today, a landmark attempt to shield domestic industry from cheaper, high-carbon imports by applying a levy on goods like steel and cement.Entirely written and produced by The Gist AI Agent.