Trump expects new Iran talks as the Hormuz standoff raises risks for energy markets, fintech compliance, crypto volatility and tech stocks.
Ukraine sanctioned 44 people linked to Russian Duma voting in occupied regions, raising compliance issues for banks, fintechs and crypto firms.
The EU will add €710 million in humanitarian aid, with major allocations for Africa, Ukraine, Lebanon and Palestinian territories.
Russian drone strikes killed at least three civilians in Zaporizhzhia and hit port and civilian infrastructure in Odesa’s Kiliia.
Germany’s Johann Wadephul says Putin’s possible G20 attendance would test Moscow’s readiness for Ukraine talks, with sanctions risks still central.
Kyiv denied a Bloomberg report that Trump urged Zelensky to travel to Moscow, as U.S. diplomacy focused on energy attacks and diesel prices.
Yemen’s mobilization call adds pressure to Red Sea trade routes, energy costs and market risk as Houthi forces advance near Bab el-Mandeb.
Germany deployed four Eurofighters to Latvia for election-period airspace security, highlighting NATO risks tied to digital and financial resilience.
Macron says a Russian mobilization of about 300,000 people is credible and warns Europe faces rising hybrid and cyber threats.
Russia’s flag registry grew 36% as sanctioned shadow-fleet vessels moved under pressure from open registries and compliance regimes.
Zelenskyy told the UN that Putin is spreading war globally and said Ukraine is targeting Russia’s ability to finance and prolong the conflict.
Lavrov rejected any pause for Ukraine talks as Rubio urged ceasefire diplomacy, keeping geopolitical risk in focus for fintech and digital markets.