Ukraine’s prosecutor general resigns after corruption allegations as Russia resumes strikes on Kyiv – Europe live
Ruslan Kravchenko leaves post after his offices were searched at the weekend, as Zelenskyy says he hopes to meet Trump this month But the tone coming from Moscow is very different, as Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Russia was very confident that victory in its war against Ukraine is “very near.” “Yes, we are confident, and we are sure that victory is very near,” Peskov said in comments reported by Reuters.
Where: France, Ukraine, Germany, Moscow, Russia
Exact coordinates
france: 46.230, 2.210
ukraine: 48.380, 31.170
germany: 51.170, 10.450
moscow: 55.760, 37.620
russia: 61.520, 105.320
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Awaiting deadline 30% Immediate Diplomatic Pivot
Zelenskyy leverages his expected meeting with Trump to force a de-escalation in Kyiv, perhaps by agreeing to a short-term localized ceasefire in exchange for international support. Russia, confident in victory, might be momentarily surprised by this unexpected maneuver.
Watch for: Zelenskyy announces a meeting with a specific US administration official related to peace talks within 7 days. · A localized ceasefire is announced between Ukrainian and Russian forces for 48 hours.
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Awaiting deadline 35% Increased Russian Pressure & Domestic Instability
Moscow uses the current confidence to ramp up strikes on critical infrastructure in Kyiv, aiming to hasten a capitulation before the next election cycle. Simultaneously, domestic political pressure in Kyiv mounts as the prosecutor's corruption case is linked to broader governance issues.
Watch for: The Ukrainian government announces a new anti-corruption task force specifically targeting state officials. · A major power substation in Kyiv is confirmed damaged by a Russian strike.
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Awaiting deadline 15% Unexpected Political Stabilization (Counter-intuitive)
Despite the volatile mix, internal Ukrainian political pressure forces a rapid political settlement. Zelenskyy manages to bypass external pressures and secures a temporary, non-military political truce with a Russian envoy, focusing on internal governance reform instead of immediate military victory.
Watch for: A joint statement is released by Ukrainian and Russian officials regarding constitutional reform. · The resignation of another high-profile Ukrainian official occurs before the end of the fortnight.
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Awaiting deadline 20% Unchecked Aggression Escalation
The current confidence from Moscow translates into a tactical escalation of strikes beyond previous levels, specifically targeting military installations in the Kyiv vicinity. This forces Ukraine to rely more heavily on immediate, tactical Western aid shipments, bypassing broader diplomatic initiatives.
Watch for: Ukraine announces receipt of a new, specific type of defensive missile system from a NATO ally. · Russia launches a missile strike specifically targeting a named military logistics hub near Kyiv.
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