Kaja Kallas said Russia showed no readiness for Ukraine peace talks at the G20, keeping geopolitical and compliance risks in focus for finance and technology firms.
Germany’s Johann Wadephul says Putin’s possible G20 attendance would test Moscow’s readiness for Ukraine talks, with sanctions risks still central.
Kyiv denied a Bloomberg report that Trump urged Zelensky to travel to Moscow, as U.S. diplomacy focused on energy attacks and diesel prices.
Lavrov rejected any pause for Ukraine talks as Rubio urged ceasefire diplomacy, keeping geopolitical risk in focus for fintech and digital markets.
Russia is expected at the G20 energy meeting in Houston as energy security risks ripple through payments, banking, crypto and tech markets.
Reuters reports the U.S. told Russia at the G20 not to expect sanctions relief before the war in Ukraine ends, extending pressure across finance and payments.
US President Trump sees Putin's possible attendance at the 2026 G20 Miami summit as beneficial but is uncertain about Russia's official invitation and participation.