Germany says Putin’s possible G20 appearance would test Moscow’s readiness for Ukraine talks, with investors watching ceasefire signals.
Putin backed using medically unfit volunteers for rear-area drone defense, adding another manpower signal for markets tracking Russia risk.
Putin said peace is possible through diplomacy, while Zelensky said U.S. envoys will visit Kyiv and Moscow to discuss a possible agreement.
Russia said it will close Goethe Institute branches after Berlin tightened sanctions and moved against Russian diplomatic and cultural operations.
Rosneft advisor predicts Russia may face decades-long conflict, urging economic restructuring that could impact equities and bonds amid heightened security risks.
Drone strikes near St. Petersburg ahead of the International Economic Forum heighten geopolitical risks, influencing investor sentiment and regional market dynamics.