Geopolitics and markets are once again crossing paths. A day after US President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russia firmly rejected calls for a “long-term peace deal” unless its security interests and rights of Russian-speaking people in Ukraine are fully respected.
⚖️ Lavrov’s Red Line
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told state TV that any meaningful peace talks must be prepared “very thoroughly.” Without recognition of Russia’s concerns, he insisted, there can be no lasting agreement.
🇺🇸 Trump’s Long-Term Vision
Trump struck a different tone, calling for “durable peace” instead of short-term fixes. He suggested that a trilateral summit involving the US, Ukraine, and Russia could be possible if progress continues, adding that Washington would remain actively involved in Ukraine’s security.
🌍 Global Stage Watching Closely
European leaders — including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Italy’s Giorgia Meloni, NATO chief Mark Rutte, and EU President Ursula von der Leyen — rallied behind the talks. Finnish President Alexander Stubb even noted that more progress had been made in the last two weeks than in the prior three years.
💱 Crypto Market Response
Amid the geopolitical uncertainty, crypto traders saw heavy selling pressure:
dropped to 113,051 (-2.77%)
slid to 4,139 (-4.91%)
dipped to 832 (-1.57%)
Markets are in risk-off mode, with global tensions amplifying volatility across both traditional and digital assets.
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