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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:

• Trump-Putin Phone Call

President Donald Trump had a two-hour phone call with Putin on May 19th, which he described as going “very well” and claimed it would immediately lead to direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine for a ceasefire.

• Sanctions Showdown Secretary Rubio warns Russia of new U.S. sanctions if it doesn’t compromise, as Trump prepares to call Putin. Russia’s massive drone strike heightens tensions.
• Ukraine Fortifies Ukraine strengthens defenses in Donetsk and Kursk, while Western allies deliver new military aid, including Italy’s M113s, Denmark’s $600 million, France’s Caesar systems, and Australia’s Abrams tanks.
• Russia’s Offensive Ramps Up Russia pushes its offensive in Donetsk, threatening supply lines and urban areas, as Ukraine counters with strategic defensive moves.
• Regional Stability Romania’s pro-Ukraine president and Poland’s election dynamics signal continued support.

Referenced Sources:

• New York Times - Trump Administration Live Updates: Trump-Putin Call Appears to Yield No Breakthrough on Ukraine (nytimes.com)
• Pravda – U.S. Sanctions Warning (pravda.com.ua)
• DW – Istanbul Talks Critique (dw.com)
• CBS News – Zelenskyy’s Vatican Visit (cbsnews.com)
• NPR – Polish and Romanian Elections (npr.org)
• GUR – Russian ICBM Launch Plan (gur.gov.ua)
• Militarnyi – Italian M113s (militarnyi.com)
• Kyiv Independent – Danish Aid (kyivindependent.com)
• Le Monde – French Defense Production (lemonde.fr)
• ABC News – Australian Tanks (abc.net.au)
• ISW – Russian Offensive Assessment (understandingwar.org)

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Powered by the Pravo Intelligence Hub

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)

For more ways to support and invest in Ukraine’s future, visit PravoVentures.com

Powered by the Pravo Intelligence Hub 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:

• Ceasefire Talks Heat Up Trump and Macron join EU leaders in Kyiv to push for a 30-day ceasefire
• Putin’s demands for direct talks tied to Russia’s objectives stall progress.
• Espionage Tensions Rise Ukraine and Hungary expel diplomats over a spy network,
• U.S.-Russia gas transit talks face EU resistance.
• Western Support Strengthens Germany’s Merz pledges continued aid.
• EIB commits $1 billion for Ukraine’s development.
• Plus, a preview of our upcoming briefing on Ukraine’s deep strike capabilities and their economic impact on Russia. We explore how these developments create opportunities in defense tech, infrastructure, and energy, balanced against ongoing risks.

Referenced Sources:

• The Hill – Trump-Macron Ceasefire Call thehill.com
• Reuters – U.S.-Russia Gas Talks reuters.com
• CNN – Ukraine-Hungary Spy Network cnn.com
• Sky News – EU Leaders in Kyiv skynews.com
• The Guardian – Zelenskyy on Ceasefire theguardian.com
• UBN News – German Military Support ubn.news
• Euronews – EIB Funding euronews.com
• Institute for the Study of War – Fact Sheet: Istanbul Protocol Draft Agreement of April 15, 2022 understandingwar.org

To learn about ways to support and invest in Ukraine’s future, visit pravoventures.com