How Ukraine’s drones turned the tables

How Ukraine’s drones turned the tables

Author: Financial Times May 28, 2026 Duration: 10:57

Oil prices fell sharply after Iranian state television broadcast details of a peace proposal, mass drone production has turned the war effort around for Ukraine, and the European Central Bank warned US President Donald Trump risks triggering a financial crisis. Plus, AI opens the door for smaller, well-funded challengers to take market share from Big Four consultancies. 


Mentioned in this podcast:

Oil falls as Iranian state television reports details of peace proposal

Russian banks to arm themselves against Ukrainian drones

Ukraine is turning the tables

Trump risks triggering financial crisis with Iran war, warns ECB

How AI threatens the giants of consulting


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