Page 410 - Latest Updates on Ukraine peace talks

LIVE: Russia begins evacuating diplomatic staff from Ukraine, says report

The United States and its allies sought to step up sanctions pressure on Russia on Wednesday over the deployment of troops in separatist regions of eastern Ukraine

More sanctions against Russia 'in the locker', warns Johnson-led UK govt

The UK government warned that it stands ready to escalate sanctions on Russia in the event of an invasion of Ukraine and can "keep turning up the heat"

Oil, natural gas prices may see sharp rise over Ukraine tensions: Moody's

Global oil and liquified natural gas (LNG) prices are likely to see a sharp rise in the event of a Russia-Ukraine conflict, Moody's Investors Service said

Putin says Russia is open to diplomacy but won't compromise on its security

'Our country is always open to a direct and honest dialogue and ready to search for diplomatic solutions to the most complicated issues,' says Putin

Europe braces for further strife as Russia-Ukraine crisis escalate

The top U.S. diplomat canceled a meeting with his Russian counterpart; Kyiv recalled its ambassador and considered breaking all diplomatic ties with Moscow

Rupee rallies 25 paise to 74.59 against US dollar amid sanctions on Russia

At the interbank forex market, the local unit opened at 74.64 against the greenback and witnessed an intra-day high of 74.54 and a low of 74.73

Wall Street enters correction territory as Ukraine crisis escalates

The S&P 500 has entered correction territory, as investors reacted to Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to order troops to breakaway regions of Ukraine, escalating tensions and raising fears of a full-scale invasion, Market Watch reported.

Russia-Ukraine tensions keep crude elevated; negative for net importers

Brent-indexed crude oil prices traded at $94-$95 per barrel, which is at its multi-year high

Fag-end selling drags Sensex for 6th day, dips 69 pts; RIL slips 1%

Closing Bell: The frontline S&P BSE Sensex fell 69 points to settle at 57,232 levels while the Nifty50 shut shop at 17,063 down 29 points

Euro edges higher, but focus still on Russia-Ukraine crisis

The euro was up 0.1% against the dollar at $1.1340 after hitting its lowest on Tuesday since Feb. 14 at $1.1286

Biden cuts off Russia from Western financing over actions against Ukraine

US President Joe Biden has announced a set of sweeping sanctions targeting Russia's ability to do business with the West

World stocks bounce as investors eye Putin's next steps in Ukraine

Global stocks broke a four-day slide and demand for safe-haven assets waned on Wednesday

Oil price steadies on waning supply worries over Russia-Ukraine crisis

Brent crude rose 11 cents, or 0.01%, to $96.95 a barrel at 0730 GMT, after soaring as high as $99.50 on Tuesday, the highest since September 2014

Gold prices flat at near $1,900 as higher US yields counter safe-haven bids

Spot gold was steady at $1,895.43 per ounce by 0731 GMT, after scaling to its highest since June 1 at $1,913.89 per ounce in volatile trade on Tuesday. U.S. gold futures GCv1 shed 0.4% to $1,899.70

Ukraine crisis: Russia welcomes India's 'independent position'

Russia on Wednesday welcomed India's "independent position" on the Ukraine crisis

World stocks regroup as investors hold their breath on Russia-Ukraine issue

S&P 500 futures were up 0.55% in Asian trade, after U.S. President Joe Biden left the door open to diplomacy as he announced sanctions on two Russian banks and some elites close to President Vladimir

Ukraine's economy is another victim of Russia's ''hybrid war''

The squeezing of Ukraine's economy is a key destabilising tactic in what the government describes as hybrid warfare intended to eat away at the country from within

Yuan calm against dollar even as Russia-Ukraine crisis deepens

Yuan was little changed against the dollar on Wednesday, as traders see limited short-term impact from the Russia-Ukraine crisis, while further western sanctions could benefit currency in long run.

Currency markets try to regain footing in Ukraine crisis, NZ dollar jumps

Away from the threat of a full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, the New Zealand dollar jumped 0.52% after Reserve Bank of New Zealand raised ROI, stating more tightening could be necessary.

Australia sanctions against Russia for backing breakaway regions: Morrison

Australia is imposing sanctions on Russia for its recognition of the independence of the Donetsk and Luhansk people's republics (DPR and LPR), Prime Minister Scott Morrison said.