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Ukraine Launches Christmas Storm Shadow Missile Strike on Russia
Energy infrastructure targeted as Kyiv intensifies economic pressure on Moscow
Overview
Ukraine confirmed a successful long-range strike on Russia’s Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery using British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles.
The refinery is a key supplier of diesel and jet fuel to Russian military operations.
The strike occurred amid escalating energy-for-energy retaliation between Moscow and Kyiv.
Key Developments
Ukrainian forces reported multiple explosions at the Novoshakhtinsk refinery in Russia’s Rostov region, with damage still being assessed.
Kyiv also struck the Temryuk seaport in Krasnodar, damaging oil storage tanks used to supply Russian military logistics.
Additional attacks were reported against a military airfield in Adygea, where Ukrainian forces confirmed a fire following impact.
Russian officials claimed air defenses intercepted dozens of Ukrainian drones near Volgograd, a region hosting a major Lukoil refinery.
Why It Matters
Ukraine’s sustained targeting of Russian oil and fuel infrastructure directly attacks the financial backbone of Moscow’s war effort. Energy exports remain one of Russia’s primary revenue streams, and repeated disruptions raise costs, complicate logistics, and amplify pressure on global energy markets already strained by geopolitical instability.
Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders
Energy disruptions ripple quickly through currency markets, particularly for nations exposed to oil-linked trade balances. Sustained attacks on Russian refining capacity can increase volatility in energy pricing, influence inflation expectations, and accelerate reserve diversification strategies among countries seeking insulation from conflict-driven supply shocks.
Implications for the Global Reset
Pillar: Energy as Financial Leverage — Control and disruption of energy infrastructure continues to shape global power alignment and currency confidence.
Pillar: Militarization of Supply Chains — Strategic assets are increasingly treated as battlefield targets, reinforcing the shift toward resilient, regionalized systems.
This is not just a battlefield escalation — it’s economic warfare reshaping global energy and financial stability.
Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Sources
Newsweek – “Ukraine Launches Christmas Storm Shadow Missile Strike on Russia”
Reuters – “Ukraine strikes Russian oil infrastructure as energy war escalates”
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BRICS Use Gold to Challenge Dollar Hegemony
Gold-backed reserves reshape power without firing a shot
Overview:
BRICS nations collectively control nearly half of global gold production, reinforcing monetary independence.
Central banks purchased roughly 800 metric tonnes of gold in 2025, valued near $105 billion.
Gold prices surged above $4,400 per ounce, driven by sovereign accumulation and de-dollarization pressure.
Key Developments:
BRICS gold reserves now exceed 6,000 tonnes, representing roughly 20–21% of global central bank holdings.
Brazil resumed gold purchases in late 2025, adding 16 tonnes after a multi-year pause.
Russia and China now settle roughly 90–95% of bilateral trade in local currencies, bypassing dollar rails.
The BRICS “Unit” prototype launched in late 2025, backed 40% by physical gold and 60% by member currencies, establishing a gold-anchored trade benchmark.
Why It Matters:
Gold is no longer a passive reserve asset — it is re-emerging as an active settlement and trust mechanism. For foreign currency holders, this signals a structural shift away from dollar-centric liquidity toward asset-backed credibility. As more trade moves into gold-supported frameworks, demand for fiat reserves weakens while physical assets gain strategic importance.
Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders:
As BRICS nations shift trade and reserves toward gold-backed and local-currency settlement, foreign currency holders face a changing landscape of liquidity, demand, and valuation. Reduced reliance on the U.S. dollar in commodity trade weakens automatic dollar recycling, increasing volatility across foreign exchange markets.
Implications for the Global Reset:
Pillar 1: Monetary Sovereignty — Gold-backed reserves allow nations to conduct trade without exposure to U.S. financial leverage.
Pillar 2: Infrastructure Over Ideology — BRICS is not confronting the dollar directly; it is routing around it with settlement systems anchored in tangible value.
This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.
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