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Sports25 June 2026 at 04:30 pm
Russia denies pressuring Belarus to widen Ukraine conflict; Minsk blames West
Quick Take
The Wall Street Journal reported that Russia wanted to use Belarus as a springboard to step up attacks on Ukraine, and that Moscow was threatening to cut financial support if it did not agree
Why It Matters
Geopolitical tensions introduce risk premiums into energy, defense, and currency markets. Supply chain disruptions and sanctions create both losers and unexpected winners.