Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday, it is possible that there might not be any meeting between himself and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Additional quotes

“The question is not whether or not there will be negotiations.”

“The question is how strong you will be at the negotiating table.”

Market reaction

These comments had little to no market impact, as the S&P 500 futures continue fluctuating between gains and losses. The US dollar index is losing ground, suggesting the market’s optimism despite expectations of additional Western sanctions against Russia.