U.S. security guarantees inch forward as Ukraine knocks out 17% of Russia’s refining capacity and receives greenlight for next-gen American strike weapons. Dive into today’s 5-minute Ukraine Bulletin — strategic, sharp, and investor-focused.

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:

• Guarantees in Motion: Washington and allies continue refining a security-guarantees track for Ukraine.
• Refineries Aflame: Ukraine’s deep-strike campaign has disrupted ~17% of Russia’s refining capacity over recent weeks.
• Frontline Snapshot: Breathing room around Pokrovsk as Ukraine chips at the Dobropillia penetration; pressure mounts in the Kupyansk sector.

• New weapons for Ukraine: Trump administration approved the transfer of 3,350 Extended Range Munitions to Ukraine.

Referenced Sources:

• Trump envoy says officials still working... (pbs.com)
• US will back Ukraine's security, details being worked out, Trump says (reuters.com)
• Russian oil refineries, terminals burn... Reuters
• Fire at Russia's Novoshakhtinsk refinery... Reuters
• Russia's Ryazan oil refinery halves refining capacity after drone attacks – sources. Reuters Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 25, 2025. Institute for the Study of War
• Ukraine Reserves Contain Russian Penetration …. Kyiv Post
• Volgograd refinery goes up in smoke again—two days after a major drone strike (video). Euromaidan Press
• Trump says Europe will bear Ukraine security burden after... Fox News
• Zelensky responds to Trump comments... Axios The Ukrainian Attacks That Are Forcing Russia... The Wall Street Journal
• Ukraine Will Receive... (twz.com)