Germany says Putin’s possible G20 appearance would test Moscow’s readiness for Ukraine talks, with investors watching ceasefire signals.
Kyiv denied a report that Trump urged Zelenskyy to meet Putin in Moscow as investors monitor diplomacy, diesel prices and energy risks.
Lavrov said Russia will not pause military action for Ukraine talks, keeping war risk central for investors watching Europe, bonds and policy risk.
Russia is expected at next week’s G20 energy talks in Houston, putting energy security and sanctions risk back in focus for investors.
A Reuters report says the U.S. told Russia not to expect sanctions relief before the war in Ukraine ends, reinforcing geopolitical risk for investors.
Trump calls Putin’s potential attendance at the 2026 G20 summit in Miami "useful," highlighting possible market impacts amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.