Zelenskyy says Putin’s gloves are off
Summary
Ukrainian President Zelensky warns that Russia is escalating attacks on civilian infrastructure, while global bond markets face a sell-off driven by inflation and debt concerns. In the UK, the government is seeking a domestic alternative to Palantir for NHS data analytics amid political pressure. Meanwhile, Brazil’s presidential election pits incumbent Lula against Flávio Bolsonaro, a race with significant implications for regional politics and US foreign policy.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Hard Lessons podcast
Introduction and daily news overview
Ukraine: Zelensky warns of new war phase
Markets: Global bond sell-off and rising yields
Sanctions: US designates A7 as criminal org
UK: Government seeks British alternative to Palantir
Brazil: Presidential election and regional implications
Credits and show notes
Sponsor: The Next 5 podcast
Sponsor: RBC Capital Markets podcast
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