Overview
- The MOEX Index rose 2.09% to 2,563.07 and the dollar-denominated RTS gained 2.18% to 996.14 at the Nov. 18 close.
- Gains accelerated after reports suggested Russia–Ukraine delegations could resume meetings in Istanbul and that U.S. special envoy Steven Witkoff would visit Turkey.
- Market technicians highlighted support near 2,500 points and resistance around 2,580, with short‑term trading expected in the 2,500–2,600 range.
- Notable movers included MKB (+5.6%), Tatneft preferreds (+4.38%), SPB Exchange (+4.10%), Sovcomflot (+4.08%), Tatneft (+3.91%), Mechel (+3.78%) and Lukoil (+3.5%), while Rosseti‑Lenenergo fell 1.8%.
- Analysts cautioned that geopolitical uncertainty, risks of secondary U.S. sanctions and questions over Lukoil’s foreign assets continue to weigh on sentiment.