Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov comments that the shortest way to a settlement in Ukraine is to halt arms deliveries to Kyiv from the US and NATO countries, according to TASS

The comments from Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov suggest a hardline stance on the Ukraine conflict, proposing that arms deliveries to Kyiv should cease for any negotiations to progress. This is likely to escalate tensions further and could impact energy prices and geopolitical asset classes, particularly as market sentiment may shift towards risk aversion, affecting currencies and commodities tied to the conflict, like oil and gold.