Russia and Ukraine continued exchanging attacks even as diplomatic efforts to restart negotiations gathered attention. Russian President Vladimir Putin said future discussions should address security guarantees for Russia and Ukraine as well as a wider European security framework. Moscow has indicated its willingness to resume US-mediated talks next month.
The diplomatic developments followed renewed Russian missile attacks on Kyiv and Ukrainian drone operations targeting Russia. Reports said the latest strikes caused injuries and damage to infrastructure, underscoring the gap between discussions about a settlement and the continuing military activity on the ground.
The conflict remains significant for global markets because it can affect energy supplies, defence spending, trade routes and investor confidence. Progress towards negotiations could ease some geopolitical uncertainty, but further attacks or a breakdown in talks could sustain volatility in energy and other commodity markets. No final peace agreement has been announced.
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