Russia stages new peace theatrics as Dmitriev heads to Miami, Brussels deadlocks over using frozen Russian assets, and Washington quietly operationalizes a $150M U.S.–Ukraine reconstruction fund to anchor future investment.

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In this episode:

• Dmitriev's Stall Tactics: Putin's envoy heading to Miami for Witkoff-Kushner briefing; Moscow engineering diplomatic delay while vowing to "extend gains"; classic Russian pattern shifting pressure to Kyiv
• Brussels Asset Battle: EU summit deciding €210B frozen assets plan; Belgium blocking demanding liability guarantees; €185B in Brussels Euroclear; Russia threatening lawsuits; von der Leyen vows solution; Ukraine needs $159B by 2027, budget depletes April
• DFC Fund Operational: U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund ready with $150M capital; first investments 2026; targets critical minerals/energy/infrastructure; Alvarez & Marsal appointed; military assistance converts to shares; validates Ukraine long-term investment opportunity
• Season Finale: Taking holiday break, returning 2026 with new season

Referenced Sources:

"Kremlin says preparing for contacts with US on Ukraine" (reuters.com)

"Putin warns Russia will seek to extend gains if West rejects terms" (ft.com)

"EU leaders clash over frozen Russian assets at Brussels summit" (politico.eu)

"DFC Announces U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund Fully Operational and Poised for First Investments" (dfc.gov)

"Ukraine-US Investment Fund Finalizes Policies Ahead of 2026 Launch" (kyivpost.com)