The prices of gold and silver rose on Friday as investors sought safe-haven assets following remarks by Russian President Vladimir Putin. In a speech at the Russian Foreign Ministry’s meeting, Putin warned that the world is “close” to the point of “no return” due to the Western powers’ “arrogance.” He also emphasized the need for a new global security system and stated that any dialogue on Ukraine must include Russia. Putin indicated that Moscow would be willing to end the conflict if Kiev withdrew its forces from the four territories Russia integrated into its territory in 2022. Gold and silv…