Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson says Russia will seek to find a solution to the problem of NATO's expansion to its borders by military or political means
The statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry underscores a significant escalation in tensions regarding NATO's expansion, indicating that Russia may resort to military or political actions.
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- Without solving the problem of NATO's expansion to Russia's borders, it is impossible to solve the situation in Ukraine
This could destabilize the region further, impacting risk sentiment and potentially driving safe-haven flows into assets like gold, while also affecting energy prices and currency valuations, particularly the dollar and euro. Traders should watch for any immediate market responses to geopolitical risks in the coming sessions.
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