Zelenskiy Alerts Trump on Russia's Oreshnik Missile Strike

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy informed former U.S. President Trump about Russia’s recent use of two Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missiles in an attack on Ukraine, underscoring the escalation in military tactics. This development heightens geopolitical risk, potentially reinforcing Western support for Ukraine and influencing defense spending and capital flows into military contractors and safe-haven assets. The direct communication with Trump introduces political uncertainty ahead of the U.S. election, with implications for future U.S. foreign policy and aid continuity, affecting risk appetite toward Eastern European markets. Investors are assessing the precedent of advanced missile use, which could signal broader conflict escalation, impacting energy and commodity markets tied to regional stability. Traders will watch the U.S. presidential debate and subsequent statements on Ukraine policy as a key near-term catalyst.

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