Russia's MOEX Russia Index closed 0.46% lower, hitting a new one‑month low amid sectoral losses.
Metals & Mining, Oil & Gas and Manufacturing sectors led declines, with 138 down‑stocks versus 99 up‑stocks.
Gainers included PIK SHb (+5.70% to 524.50), Bank VTB (+1.94% to 91.65) and NOVATEK (+1.55% to 1,267.70).
Losers were MMC Norilsk Nickel (‑2.28% to 133.90), Severstal (‑2.09% to 823.80) and NLMK (‑1.78% to 96.04); RVI fell to 20.70.