RUSSIA LAUNCHED A SIGNIFICANT ATTACK ON UKRAINE LAST NIGHT, RESULTING IN FOUR DEATHS AND MORE THAN 30 INJURED, ACCORDING TO PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKIY.

Russia launched a major attack on Ukraine overnight, killing four and injuring over 30, as confirmed by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. The escalation reinforces geopolitical risk premium in energy and grain markets due to supply disruption concerns, particularly around Black Sea export routes. Defensive demand is likely supporting safe-haven assets such as gold and U.S. Treasuries, while pressure persists on risk-sensitive currencies like the Russian ruble and Ukrainian hryvnia. European equities, especially energy-intensive sectors, face margin pressure amid elevated natural gas volatility. Traders will watch the next OPEC+ meeting and NATO emergency talks for signals on energy policy and military support, respectively.

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