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Australia, New Zealand dollars find comfort in rising resource prices
Australian and New Zealand dollars were holding their ground on Tuesday as strength in global commodity prices helped offset some of the investor unease about Russia's incursion into eastern Ukraine.
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Over 1,500 UN staffers to remain in Ukraine as tensions continue to mount
Putin ordered Russian troops to perform so-called "peacekeeping functions" in the two regions which are home to Moscow-backed rebels who have been fighting Ukrainian forces since 2014.
 "Over 1,500 UN staffers to remain in Ukraine as tensions continue to mount")
Russia-Ukraine crisis: US envoy says Putin testing how far he can push
This comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement that he is putting Russian troops in separatist areas of eastern Ukraine as 'peacekeepers'
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US slams Russian peacekeepers in Ukraine as 'nonsense'
Deployment of what Russia called a peacekeeping operation in eastern Ukraine is nonsense and Moscow's recognition of the breakaway regions as independent is part of its pretext for war, said US to UN.
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US to announce sanctions against Russia Tuesday in coordination with allies
This comes in response to Moscow's decision to recognize two breakaway regions of Ukraine as independent
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Clear attack on Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity: Blinken
Condemning Putin's decision to recognise Donetsk and Luhansk as independent, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday stated it a clear attack on Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
 "Clear attack on Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity: Blinken")
China's embassy in Ukraine warns Chinese nationals to avoid unstable areas
China's embassy in Ukraine on Tuesday warned Chinese nationals and businesses in Ukraine against venturing to "unstable" areas, but didn't advised them to leave the country.
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Australian shares slide as Ukraine-Russia crisis escalates
Australian shares fell on Tuesday as tensions between Russia and the West grew after Moscow recognised two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine namely Donetsk and Luhansk as independent.
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Stocks slip, oil jumps as Russia orders troops into Ukraine regions
Oil jumped to a seven-year high, safe-havens rallied and US stock futures dived on Tuesday after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered troops into breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine.
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UN chief 'concerned' at Russia's decision to send forces to Ukraine regions
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed his deep concern over Russia's decision on the status of Donetsk and Lugansk of Ukraine.
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President Putin's recognition of Ukraine's rebels ups ante in crisis
The recognition of the rebel regions came as over 150,000 Russian troops have surrounded Ukraine from three sides in what the US and its allies saw as a sign of an imminent invasion.
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Yen ticks higher, euro falters as Russia-Ukraine tensions deepen
Russian President Vladimir Putin recognised two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent on Monday
 "Yen ticks higher, euro falters as Russia-Ukraine tensions deepen")
Ukraine created by Russia, radicals take credit for its independence: Putin
This comes at a time when there is a massive military build-up along the border of Ukraine and the West has expressed their worries over the possible invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
 "Ukraine created by Russia, radicals take credit for its independence: Putin")
US stock futures tumble as Putin recognizes Ukraine rebel regions
Putin described Ukraine as an integral part of Russia's history, with eastern Ukraine made up of ancient Russian lands, and he was confident the Russian people would support his decision.
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Top headlines: Putin accelerates Ukraine crisis; India set to unlock data
LIC has not paid any dividends in nearly three years, something that may have helped shore up the insurer's net worth ahead of its IPO. More on that in our top headlines.
Rebels and peace deals: The story behind Ukraine's separatist regions
Russian President Putin on Monday recognised the independence of Moscow-backed rebel regions in eastern Ukraine, a move that will further fuel tensions with the West amid fears of Russian invasion.
 "Rebels and peace deals: The story behind Ukraine's separatist regions")
European Union says it will impose Russia sanctions amid Ukraine crisis
EU Commission President and Council President say in a joint statement that the recognition is 'a blatant violation of international law'
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Russia may lose access to financial mkts if invasion occurs: EU chief
Western leaders have until now refused to be drawn on the details of the responses they have agreed on if Russia invaded
 "Russia may lose access to financial mkts if invasion occurs: EU chief")
Freeing separatist Ukraine regions on cards: Russian President Putin
Ukrainian authorities deny launching an offensive and accuse Russia of provocation amid intensifying shelling along the line of contact
 "Freeing separatist Ukraine regions on cards: Russian President Putin")
World stocks hit 3-week low, oil prices rise on Russia-Ukraine fears
U.S. stock futures and European stocks lost earlier gains made on news that U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed in principle to hold a summit on the Ukraine crisis