US President Trump says Ukrainian President Zelensky is to blame for the current stalemate in Russia–Ukraine negotiations, adding that Russian President Putin is “ready to make a deal.”

US President Trump says Ukrainian President Zelensky is to blame for the current stalemate in Russia–Ukraine negotiations, adding that Russian President Putin is “ready to make a deal.”

Trump's comments suggest a shift in the narrative around the Russia-Ukraine negotiations, potentially increasing market perceptions of a breakthrough. If investors believe that a deal may be imminent, we could see positive shifts in risk assets, including equities and commodities tied to the Eastern European region, while safe havens like gold might experience selling pressure as tensions ease.