The Kremlin: The talks between Putin and Trump were frank and friendly and lasted more than an hour and a half

The Kremlin's characterization of the Putin-Trump talks as "frank and friendly" signals a temporary de-escalation in geopolitical tensions between Russia and the U.S., which had been weighing on risk sentiment. This diplomatic tone supports a modest improvement in risk appetite, particularly benefiting Russian assets that are sensitive to sanctions risk and international isolation. The extended duration of the meeting suggests substantive dialogue, potentially influencing expectations around future sanctions relief or diplomatic engagement, which could affect capital flows into Russian equities and debt. Markets will focus on any follow-up statements from the U.S. administration or upcoming G20 communiqués to assess the durability of this détente. Any indication of concrete policy shifts—such as sanctions rollbacks or renewed energy dialogues—would likely trigger repositioning in EM FX and sovereign credit spreads.

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