Ukraine Intensifies Offensive with Major Strikes on Moscow

Ukraine's intensified drone strikes on Moscow represent a significant escalation in the conflict, marking the largest such attacks this year. This development primarily impacts geopolitical risk appetite, potentially leading to a repricing of risk premiums associated with the broader Eastern European region. Russian assets, including equities and the ruble, are most directly exposed to increased volatility and potential capital outflows as investors assess heightened instability and the prospect of retaliatory actions. Traders will closely monitor any official statements from the Kremlin regarding potential responses, as well as NATO's reaction, for further indications of an expanded conflict or de-escalation efforts.

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