Top Russian and US diplomats are in Saudi Arabia today, beginning talks to end the war in Ukraine in the first face-to-face discussions between the two nations since the conflict began. Markets in London and across Europe made small moves following a surge in defence stocks on Monday.
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US markets are also open again following the Presidents Day break.
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