Putin is No Show in Istanbul, Russia Ramps Up Military Tempo

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Welcome to the Ukraine Bulletin, your investor-focused briefing on the latest geopolitical, military, economic, and business developments in Ukraine.

In this episode we analyze critical updates shaping Ukraine’s investment landscape:

• Istanbul Talks Falter Putin skips peace talks in Turkey, as Zelenskyy and Trump also stay away, while the EU and U.S. threaten new sanctions.
• Russia Ramps Up Military Tempo Russia prepares to intensify its ongoing offensive, while Ukraine showcases its drone innovations.
• Economic Mixed Signals The EBRD downgrades Ukraine’s growth forecast, but a new U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal and Reconstruction Investment Fund signal opportunity.
• NATO and EU Dynamics NATO faces U.S. pressure on defense spending, and EU sanctions aim to push Russia toward a ceasefire.
• Plus, we announce our new intelligence briefing, "Zelenskyy's Trump Card: Long Neptune, Deep Strikes, and Russian Energy," available now at the Pravo Intelligence Hub. We explore how these developments create opportunities in defense tech, mining, and infrastructure, balanced against ongoing risks.

Referenced Sources:

• Financial Times – Russia’s Offensive Preparations (ft.com)
• Kyiv Independent – Russia’s Military Plans (kyivindependent.com)
• CNN - Zelensky to send Ukrainian team to Istanbul for Russia peace talks (cnn.com)
• Atlantic Council – Ukraine’s Drone Innovations (atlanticcouncil.org)
• Euractiv – NATO Defense Spending Talks (euractiv.com)
• CBS News – Istanbul Talks (cbsnews.com)
• Euronews – EU Sanctions (euronews.com)
• NY Times – U.S. Sanctions Threat (nytimes.com)
• RBC Ukraine – EBRD Forecast (newsukraine.rbc.ua)
• RBC Ukraine – U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal (newsukraine.rbc.ua)

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