New Delhi, Nov. 26 -- Stock markets across the globe are watching with rapt attention the developments surrounding the US-backed framework to end the Russia-Ukraine war, as a potential resolution to the biggest European invasion since World War II could lift sentiment and trigger a fresh upside in riskier asset classes.

The Russia-Ukraine war has stretched for almost four years. It started on February 24, 2022, when Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Positive signs are emerging, indicating the war could be near its end. US President Donald Trump has announced parallel missions to Moscow and Kyiv to push for the proposed US-backed peace plan.

According to news agency AP, Trump is sending envoy Steve Witkoff to meet with R...