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Russian attacks on Ukraine leave 600,000 without power as Zelenskyy says Moscow ‘disrespecting’ US – Europe live

·The Guardian·Impact 5/5 · Critical

Russian attacks on Ukraine have left around 600,000 people without power, causing significant disruptions to daily life. This escalation in violence comes as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accused Moscow of disrespecting the US, highlighting the growing tensions between the two nations. The power outages are a major concern for Ukraine's economy, which is already struggling due to the ongoing conflict.

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Why it matters

Russian attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure are escalating the conflict, causing widespread power outages and disrupting critical systems. This escalation could lead to further instability in the region and impact global markets, particularly energy prices

Market impact

Impact score
5 / 5
Market signal
Positive / risk-on
Category
War & escalation
Model confidence
75%

Markets & countries in focus

UkraineEurozoneRussiaUnited States

Transmission channels

Russian escalation→Ukrainian infrastructure damage→Global energy price spike→Risk appetite falls→Safe-haven assets rise

Likely winners & losers

Winners

  • Defence stocks
  • Safe-haven assets

Under pressure

  • European equities
  • Emerging market currencies

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