Brent crude futures climbed in early European trading as fresh reports of a ballistic missile attack on Kiev coincided with news of a strike on a Russian oil refinery.
The Ukrainian military confirmed the attack on the capital, which resulted in at least nine deaths and significant damage to residential buildings.
Qatar reported "positive progress" in ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States.
These developments reinforce the persistent supply-side risks associated with the conflict, keeping a floor under energy prices despite broader geopolitical shifts.
Simultaneously, diplomatic channels are showing signs of movement.
Qatar reported "positive progress" in ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States.
This development comes as the United States has launched military strikes against targets in Iran, according to multiple media reports.