PUTIN AND TRUMP HELD A PHONE CALL LASTING OVER 90 MINUTES, DESCRIBED AS BOTH FRIENDLY AND BUSINESSLIKE, DURING WHICH PUTIN CONDEMNED THE ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF TRUMP — KREMLIN AIDE USHAKOV.

A phone call lasting over 90 minutes between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump was reported, characterized as both friendly and businesslike. This dialogue may influence geopolitical risk appetite, potentially affecting capital flows between the U.S. and Russia. Markets most exposed include Russian equities and U.S. political risk assets, as any perceived thaw in relations could alter investment sentiment. Traders will be particularly attentive to upcoming statements from both leaders or any policy shifts that could arise from this interaction.

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