Russia's President Envoy Dmitriev has arrived in Geneva where he may hold talks with US officials, RIA reports

Russia's envoy arriving in Geneva for potential talks with US officials suggests a possible thaw in diplomatic relations, which is significant against the backdrop of ongoing tensions.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 26 Feb 2026, 15:51 UTCOn the live feed at 15:31 UTC — 6 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Market participants should consider this development as a catalyst for volatility, particularly in safe-haven assets like gold and the USD. The impact could extend to energy markets as well, depending on the outcomes of any discussions.

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