A harsh statement has come from Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council. He stated that if the EU attempts to seize frozen Russian assets under the guise of "compensation credit," Moscow could consider this a cause for war.

How do such tensions resonate in global markets? Historically, scenarios involving sanctions and asset freezes increase interest in alternative stores of value. Especially digital assets, which are inaccessible to central authorities, come to the forefront during these types of geopolitical shocks.

If the EU-Russia tension escalates, risk appetite may change and capital flows may shift direction. Market participants should closely monitor these signals.