Equities rose Tuesday in Asia on optimism over talks later in the day between Ukraine and Russia aimed at ending their month-long war, while there was further support from another drop in oil prices.
While the conflict in eastern Europe continues to rage, traders have grown increasingly confident about shifting back into stocks as diplomats work to find a peaceful solution.
Analysts also said markets have been helped by the lack of any alternative investment for quality returns.
Focus is now on Istanbul, where officials from the warring parties are…
