Moscow Stock Exchange indices rose by more than 1% amid news that US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner intend to visit Moscow and Kiev.
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Markets react to news related to visits by US officials and their potential impact on the Ukrainian crisis.
By 10:31 Moscow time, the IMOEX Moscow Stock Exchange index of ruble-denominated stocks rose 1.45% to 2,247.01 points.
While the dollar-denominated stock index (RTSI) rose by 1.4% to 813.94 points, according to what trading showed.
Earlier today, an RT correspondent, citing an informed source, reported that US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner intend to head to Moscow and Kiev in the coming days.
Markets believe that the visit may open the door to diplomatic initiatives that may contribute to settling the Ukrainian crisis.
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US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner headed to Moscow and Kiev
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