Trump says the U.S. will expand its Greenland military presence under an expected deal with Denmark and Greenland, reviving Arctic security and rare-earth themes.
Merz says unconditional transatlantic friendship may be over, highlighting defense spending, trade risks and Germany’s 2026 growth outlook.
Russia opened three days of State Duma voting, including in occupied Ukrainian territories, as markets watch sanctions and governance risk.
The Slavneft Yaroslavl refinery has halted processing and fuel shipments after drone strikes damaged key units, adding pressure to Russia’s fuel market.
The Fed raised rates by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4%, its first hike in three years, citing inflation and drawing criticism from Donald Trump.
Trump warned the EU of steep tariffs or a trade halt if its proposed Canada partnership is deemed hostile, widening a fast-moving trade dispute.
Russian strikes injured civilians in Kyiv and Odesa and killed one person in Sumy, keeping geopolitical risk in market focus.
U.S. prosecutors charged alleged Russia-linked RIS Network figures with terrorism financing and murder-for-hire conspiracy tied to Ukraine’s allies.
The House cleared debate on a Graham sanctions bill that could authorize 100% tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil and gas.
Ukraine’s parliament will consider seven difficult bills tied to billions in Western aid as Kyiv seeks to close a defense-driven budget gap.
Overnight attacks hit a Russian refinery and sites in Taganrog, raising market focus on energy infrastructure, logistics and defense-linked assets.
Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv fuel stations, warehouses and Odesa port-linked infrastructure, raising fresh logistics and Black Sea risk concerns.