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Oil prices hold steady after Russia pulls back some troops near Ukraine

But beyond the Ukraine tension, the oil market remains tight and prices are still on course for a move towards $100 a barrel, analysts said

Biden appeals to Putin: Step back from the brink of war with Ukraine

In a nationally televised speech, Biden said the United States estimates that 150,000 Russian troops now encircle Ukraine, a higher number than previous estimates of about 100,000

Ukraine crisis: Biden urges diplomacy, threatens sanctions against Russia

He said he told Russian President Vladimir Putin during their phone call on Saturday that the US is willing to 'keep pursuing high-level diplomacy' to negotiate 'written understandings' with Russia

Russian invasion of Ukraine remans a distinct possibility: Joe Biden

Stating that any such move by Russian President Vladimir Putin will prove to be a 'self-inflicted wound', Biden warned Moscow that the US and its allies will respond 'decisively'

Russia returns some troops to base in areas near Ukraine: Report

Russia's Interfax news agency said that while large-scale drills across the country continued, some units of the Southern and Western military districts have started returning to base

Aviation firms brace for turmoil as Russian actions spark Ukraine crisis

Sanctions could disrupt payments to leasing firms, and any retaliatory move by Moscow to restrict access to Russian airspace might throw east-west trade into chaos

Predictions of Russia invading Ukraine cause turmoil

Russia-Ukraine Crisis: US intelligence has been closely monitoring troop, equipment and other moves in the region, while trying to factor in international events, like the Beijing Olympics

Ukraine president Zelenskiy calls for 'day of unity' on February 16

'They tell us Feb 16 will be the day of the attack. We will make it a day of unity,' Zelenskiy said in a video address to the nation

Japan's Nikkei lose most in 3 weeks on Ukraine, US inflation risks

The Nikkei share average lost 2.23% to close at 27,079.59, posting its biggest daily percentage drop since January 27 and touching below the 27,000 level for the first time since January 31

Ukraine is willing to be 'flexible', could drop NATO bid to avoid war

Ukraine is not a NATO member but has a promise dating from 2008 that it will eventually be given the opportunity to join, a step that would bring the US-led alliance to Russia's border

Airlines likely to skip Ukraine airspace after US warning of Russian attack

Dutch airline KLM said it would halt flights to Ukraine and through the country's airspace, while Germany's Lufthansa said it was considering a suspension

Oil prices clamber towards 7-year highs on Russia-Ukraine tensions

Investors are also watching talks between the United States and Iran to revive the 2015 nuclear deal

Putin, Biden plan high-stakes phone call in Ukraine crisis

Before talking to Biden, Putin is to have a call with French President Emmanuel Macron, who met with him in Moscow earlier in the week to try to resolve the crisis

Russia could invade Ukraine 'at any time' now, warns US

An invasion could start with aerial bombing that would make departures difficult and endanger civilians, the BBC quoted the White House as saying on Friday

Dollar gains as Ukraine tensions rise after US warning

A Russian attack could begin any day and would likely start with an air assault, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told a media briefing

Wall Street drops, oil prices jump on Ukraine conflict worries

Rising oil prices boosted energy shares more than 2.8%, though most of the 11 major S&P 500 sector indexes declined, led by technology and consumer discretionary

Biden to send troops to east Europe to counter Russia: US officials

US troops set to be deployed at eastern Europe within days; Washington offers talks but rejects main Russian demands

US discusses response to Russian proposals with European allies

US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and diplomats from France, Germany, Italy, and the UK discussed written responses to Russia's proposals on security guarantees and Normandy format meeting

Selling S-400 missiles to India shines a spotlight on Russia's role: US

Russia selling the S-400 air defence missile system to India shines a spotlight on the "destabilising role" that Moscow is playing in the region

USA's Blinken holds talks with China foreign minister on Ukraine crisis

Washington sets out a diplomatic path to address sweeping Russian demands in eastern Europe.