Analytical Briefing — 22.07.2026 17:11

Geopolitical turbulence in the Middle East pushes oil toward $80 — Russia's resource base strengthens. Meanwhile, the intensity of drone strikes on Kharkiv and Odesa signals an enemy attempt to exhaust Ukrainian air defense before the autumn campaign. Western think tanks note a shift in US focus to Iran, which in the medium term could limit military support for Kyiv.