Ukraine war briefing: Top banker's straight talk to Putin over troubled economy
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Ukraine war briefing: Top banker's straight talk to Putin over troubled economy
"Ukraine's top military commander, Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi, said on Tuesday that the army's situation had significantly worsened in parts of the Zaporizhzhia region amid fierce fighting with Russian forces. In the Oleksandrivka and Huliapole directions using its numerical superiority in personnel and materiel, the enemy advanced in fierce fighting and captured three settlements, Syrskyi posted. The ISW, in its most recent assessment at time of writing, reported on advances in the area both unconfirmed gains proclaimed by Russian sources, and others confirmed by geolocation of video footage."
"Nato member Romania found drone fragments on its territory near the south-eastern border region after Russian strikes on Ukrainian Danube River ports, authorities said on Tuesday. Drones were earlier detected near Romanian and Nato airspace, said the defence ministry. The foreign minister, Oana Toiu, said: These actions are part of a series of similar incidents and represent a characteristic of the war of aggression waged by Russia."
German Gref, head of Sberbank, reported only very modest bank growth amid challenging macroeconomic conditions, including a shrinkage of the consumer loan portfolio and weaker-than-expected 2025 growth. The ISW noted that such admissions are notable given that Russian officials typically avoid acknowledging economic weakness while the Kremlin projects an image of stability. Ukraine's top commander Oleksandr Syrskyi reported significant deterioration in parts of Zaporizhzhia, where Russian forces advanced and captured three settlements. The ISW recorded both unconfirmed Russian claims and other gains verified by geolocated video. Ukraine reported striking an oil refinery in Orsk, causing explosions and damage. Romania found drone fragments after strikes on Danube ports and reported drones near NATO airspace, which the foreign minister described as characteristic of Russian aggression.
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