A 2015 briefing slide from Deutsche Bank Global Public Affairs (authored by Francis J. Kelly) analyzing the geopolitical situation in Ukraine and Russia. It discusses the strategic goals of Moscow, the economic impact of sanctions on Russia, the lack of Western aid for Ukraine, and the expansion of Russian military activity into Syria. The document includes two maps detailing withdrawal lines and linguistic demographics in Ukraine and bears a House Oversight Committee stamp.
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| Francis J. Kelly | Global Public Affairs |
Author/Contact for the presentation slide, affiliated with Deutsche Bank.
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| Vladimir Putin | President of Russia |
Mentioned in the context of the cost of Crimea: 'Crimea has become a giant money pit for Putin'.
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| Name | Type | Context |
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| Deutsche Bank |
Creator of the document/presentation.
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| Stratfor |
Source of the 'Ukraine Lines of Withdrawal' map.
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| Washington Post |
Cited source for data.
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| IIF |
Cited source for data (Institute of International Finance).
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| National Bank of Ukraine |
Cited source for data.
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| EU |
European Union, mentioned regarding financial aid.
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| US |
United States, mentioned regarding financial aid.
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| Syrian Air Force |
Mentioned as flying missions with Russian pilots.
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| Esri |
Map data provider.
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"Moscow got what it wanted: securing the naval port in Sevastopol and creating a buffer state between Ukraine and Russia"Source
"Crimea has become a giant money pit for Putin to pour rubles into."Source
"Word to the wise: do not hold your breath."Source
"One other conflict is now drawing in Russian troops: Syria."Source
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