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After the unsuccessful meeting between Trump and Putin last weekend, the DAX is facing somewhat more pressure at the start of the new trading week. After a weak opening the German index must currently give up 0.46% at midday. Following the collapse of hopes for a possible agreement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, heavyweights from the defense segment are becoming particularly focused by investors. So, among others, Rheinmetall (+2.62), Renk (+2.43%), and Hensoldt (+2.35%) are currently among the biggest winners on the floor. The US indices closed...