Big Take Podcast

Investors Make Risky Bet on Russia's Return to Financial Markets

Today on the Big Take podcast: As a peace deal comes into focus, some Western investors are eager to do business in Russia. But there are big risks.

Visitors walk by the Spasskaya tower of the Kremlin and Saint Basil's Cathedral in Moscow.

Photographer: Bloomberg

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As Trump signals a warmer relationship with Putin and a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine comes into focus, optimistic investors and businesses are eyeing potential opportunities in a re-opened Russian economy. But investing in Russia is still a risky bet.