Ukraine launches major drone attack on Moscow before Trump-Zelensky meeting

Ukraine has launched a significant drone attack on Moscow, deploying over 390 unmanned aerial vehicles in an operation that reportedly caused damage to an apartment building but resulted in no casualties. The strike comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky prepares to meet with former U.S. President Donald Trump, a diplomatic engagement that could influence international perspectives on the conflict. Despite the scale of the attack, Russian authorities managed to intercept most of the drones. This ongoing use of long-range drone strikes by Ukraine suggests a strategic effort to maintain military pressure on Russia amid active diplomatic efforts. Key Takeaways The large-scale drone attack appears to demonstrate Ukraine’s continued military assertiveness, which may influence market perceptions regarding Ukraine’s ability to recapture Crimea. The timing of the drone strike, just before the Trump-Zelensky meeting, suggests a strategic move by Ukraine to assert its stance in ongoing diplomatic engagements. Market pricing for Ukraine’s potential recapture of Crimea remains relatively stable, with a slight decrease from 10% to 9.5% YES over the past week, indicating cautious sentim...