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Analysis-Rush to Russian assets belies 'permafrost' some investors fear

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Large fund managers expect bulk of Russia 's assets to remain closed to Western investors, despite a flurry of "exotic" trades betting on a rapprochement between Moscow and Washington .

The diplomatic thaw ushered in by U.S. President Donald Trump 's perceived openness to Russia 's Vladimir Putin has prompted bets on Russian -linked financial assets, including the rouble, Kazakhstan 's tenge currency and the bonds of Russian energy companies Gazprom and Lukoil .

Investors say interest has spiked for still-tradeable corporate hard-currency bonds issued by Russian firms.

Europe is now making its largest defence spending push since World War II and doubling down on sanctions.

One of the biggest obstacles is Russian law restricting asset ownership and trading by parties in "unfriendly" countries.

This combination has transformed Russia 's economy, with a much larger state role.

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