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This is not a one-off diplomatic spat—it deepens the EU-Russia rift amid the Ukraine conflict, which has already contributed to elevated energy prices and inflation in Europe. For crypto, geopolitical instability typically correlates with risk-off sentiment in the short term, though prolonged tensions have historically pushed some capital toward decentralized assets as hedges against fiat debasement.

Germany blames Russia for its failed bid for a UN Security Council seat.