Missile attacks targeted a Wildberries warehouse in Russia and a market in Kyiv, resulting in five deaths in Ukraine and seven in Russia. These strikes represent a significant escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with both sides increasingly targeting economic and civilian infrastructure beyond the front lines. Financial markets estimate that the perceived likelihood of a military clash between NATO and Russia has risen, although the odds remain moderate. Key actors, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and NATO officials, play a decisive role in either escalating or de-escalating tensions.
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