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Russia's Conditions for US Talks on Ukraine: A Path to Diplomacy?

  Russia has recently outlined its demands for potential negotiations with the United States regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. According to sources, Moscow has presented a list of conditions aimed at ending the war and resetting relations with Washington. These demands include barring Ukraine from NATO membership, prohibiting the deployment of foreign troops in Ukraine, and recognizing Russia's claims over Crimea and four Ukrainian provinces. The discussions between Russian and American officials reportedly took place over the past three weeks, both in-person and virtually. While the exact details of the demands remain unclear, they are said to align with Russia's long-standing positions on NATO's eastward expansion and the "root causes" of the conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed openness to a 30-day ceasefire as a preliminary step toward broader peace talks. However, concerns persist among U.S. officials and experts that Russi...
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Dollar’s Downturn: A Five-Month Low Amid Rate Cut Speculation


The U.S. dollar is poised for its most significant weekly decline in five months, driven by the Federal Reserve’s potential shift towards rate cuts, contrasting with the firmer stance of European central banks.

This divergence has fueled gains for the euro and the pound, while futures markets now reflect a 75% likelihood of a U.S. rate cut by March. Despite a rally in risk assets, concerns linger over the U.S. economy’s slowdown and persistent inflation, which could prompt a return of inflation if the Fed eases too quickly. 

Meanwhile, the ECB and BoE maintain their focus on combating inflation, with investors still anticipating rate cuts next year. The yen has also strengthened, marking its longest streak of gains against the dollar since mid-2020.

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