1) Top Line Summary - Ukraine War Escalation Risk: Russian long-range strike tempo increased mid-week, while Western governments signaled expanded air defense support to Kyiv. Escalation risk remains contained but trending upward if strikes continue targeting energy infrastructure. - Middle East – Israel/Iran Shadow Conflict: Israeli strikes on Iran-linked targets in Syria reportedly intensified. Tehran’s rhetoric sharpened but no direct Israel–Iran kinetic exchange yet. Proxy escalation risk remains moderate. - Red Sea & Maritime Security: Houthi-linked threats to commercial shipping persisted despite multinational patrol presence. Insurance and freight premiums remain elevated; energy flows stable but fragile. - US–China Tech & Military Signaling: Washington expanded export-control scrutiny on advanced semiconductor tooling; Beijing criticized restrictions and increased military activity around Taiwan. Strategic decoupling trend accelerating. - Energy & Commodities: Oil prices remained range-bound but sensitive to Middle East and Black Sea risks. European gas inventories stable but vulnerable to late-winter disruption. 2) Regional & Theater Developments Eastern Europe – Ukraine War - What Happened: Russia conducted additional missile and drone strikes targeting Ukrainian logistics and power assets early in the week. Ukraine reported continued Western air defense deliveries and battlefield stabilization in key sectors. - Why It Matters: Targeting energy and logistics suggests Moscow aims to erode civilian resilience before spring campaigning season. Sustained pressure on infrastructure could test NATO’s willingness to accelerate aid packages. - Short-Term Outlook (Days–Weeks): Continued long-range strike cycles are likely. Low probability of immediate NATO kinetic involvement, but risk of miscalculation rises if strikes land near alliance borders. - - Sector Implications: European utilities and energy traders remain exposed to volatility tied to Ukrainian grid stability and Black Sea shipping risk.

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