Russian stocks rise on Ukraine talks, sanctions easing hopes; profit-taking trims gains

Russian equities extended gains on Wednesday, supported by expectations of renewed Ukraine talks in November, Western media reports of possible US sanctions easing, and Brent crude above $116/bbl. Gains slowed into the close on selective profit-taking. The move reflects sentiment-driven flows rather than fundamental shifts, with sanctions policy and oil prices as key swing factors.

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