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This is part of a pattern of escalating conflict that threatens global supply chains, energy prices, and trade routes—particularly for Chinese and Gulf airlines still using Russian airspace. Such disruptions could stoke inflation, forcing central banks to maintain or tighten monetary policy, which historically pressures risk assets like crypto. However, crypto's decentralized nature may attract capital seeking a hedge against fiat debasement and geopolitical instability.

Zelensky advises airlines to avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operations.