Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov says they are ready for further Ukraine talks, but have not yet seen the Western security guarantees and as such cannot approve them

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov says they are ready for further Ukraine talks, but have not yet seen the Western security guarantees and as such cannot approve them.

Lavrov's comments highlight a potential willingness from Russia for dialogue regarding Ukraine, but they also underscore the lack of progress on key security guarantees from the West. This could keep geopolitical tensions elevated and maintain pressure on safe-haven assets like gold, while influencing currency dynamics, particularly for the EUR and GBP given their proximity to the situation.