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Reporter's Notepad: In a coordinated effort in the second half of this year, dozens of banks in Ukraine have approved a combined 10 billion hryvnias ($240 million) in financing for energy solutions - everything from manufacturing of energy-efficient doors by small businesses to large generation projects - to help the country sustain the constant attacks on its grid, a senior banker said.
Just The Facts: Trump leaves Zelensky "somewhat reassured" and Putin somewhat warned in separate talks with both leaders, Swiss private sector involvement in the reconstruction of Kharkiv is set to grow, Ukraine launched a Green Transition Office and the World Bank starts its fourth assessment of damage from the ongoing Russian invasion.
Here's What They Think: Any ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia would need to be followed by a negotiated settlement that would require difficult compromises, according to an op-ed in E-International Relations.
Sober Second Thought: Over the past two years, Ukraine has intercepted 79.8 percent of the missiles fired at the country by Russian forces, suggesting it has "effective defense mechanisms in place," according to a study by the Center for Strategic & International Studies.
The Rebuilder's Social: The Ministry of Economy is now analyzing proposals for €2 billion in European Investment Bank guarantees under the Ukraine Investment Framework. UkraineInvest outlines its goals and introduces staff, and Timothy Ash believes that "Trump has all the cards over Putin as he likely goes into peace talks over Ukraine."
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