Russia's potential return to global markets could present an opportunity for cautious investment, but key measures are needed to restore confidence in the country that triggered Europe’s biggest conflict since the Second World War,

It's a massive geopolitical gamble that could yet backfire.

Investors are betting big on Russia making a financial comeback, expecting Donald Trump’s presidency to lead to a deal with Moscow that will lift sanctions and restore access to global markets, according to a report from Bloomberg on Thursday.