ZELENSKIY SAYS UKRAINE READY FOR TALKS WITH RUSSIA IN ANY FORMAT, ANY MOMENT

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated that Ukraine is prepared to engage in negotiations with Russia in any format and at any time, signaling a potential openness to diplomatic de-escalation amid ongoing hostilities. This shift in tone could influence risk sentiment and capital flows in Eastern European markets, particularly affecting Russian and Ukrainian-related assets through changes in geopolitical risk pricing. Heightened prospects for talks may reduce immediate war-risk premiums embedded in commodities and regional equities, especially if perceived as credible by international observers. The response from Russian officials and any indication of reciprocal willingness to negotiate will be a key near-term catalyst for market reaction. Traders will watch for updates from diplomatic channels and defense ministries in Kyiv and Moscow for confirmation of any concrete steps toward dialogue.

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