Germany backs Zelenskyy, rejects Trump demand; Deutsche Bank warns extremism spooks investors

Germany's foreign minister reaffirmed full support for Ukraine's President Zelenskyy, rejecting a reported demand from former US President Trump, and pledged continued pressure on Russia. Separately, Deutsche Bank's CEO warned that political extremism is unsettling investors. The development signals a firm Western European stance on Ukraine amid potential US policy shifts, with market implications tied to investor sentiment on political risk.