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Putin, Scholz agree on need to avert war amid Ukraine tensions
Europe is faced with one of its most dangerous crises in decades and there is an urgent need to defuse the tensions regarding Ukraine and prevent a possible war, the German leader stressed.
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Russia makes moves to ease tensions around Ukraine; West skeptical
For the second day Tuesday, there were signs of hope that Europe might avoid war following weeks of escalating East-West tensions
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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
 "Oil prices hold steady after Russia pulls back some troops near Ukraine")
How will the Russia-Ukraine crisis, US Fed affect rupee?
Indian rupee rose for the first time in six days, with some de-escalation at Ukrainian border. But India's delayed policy normalisation and inflation may support dollar bulls over the next 3 months
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TMS Ep109: Crude oil price, Aster's Azad Moopen, Rupee, P2P network
What does soaring crude oil price mean for the economy? What is Azad Moopen's expansion plans for Aster? How will the Russia-Ukraine crisis, US Fed affect rupee? What is P2P network? All answers here
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UN, partners seek $190 mn for vulnerable people in Ukraine's east
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said it focuses on the need and protection of the 2.9 million people along the "contact line" in Donetsk and Luhansk
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Asia stock markets rally as fears of Russia invading Ukraine ease
The tension between world powers over the Ukraine situation, which has developed into one of the deepest crises in East-West relations for decades, has been front-and-centre of investors' minds.
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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
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European embassies in Kiev remain operational: EU Ambassador
Moscow, for its part, has repeatedly denied any intention to invade, accusing Washington of "hysteria".
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Gold slips further away from 8-month high as Ukraine tensions ease
Spot gold was down 0.1% at $1,850.91 per ounce, as of 0110 GMT. U.S. gold futures dropped 0.2% to $1,852.40
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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'
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Gold, palladium prices retreat on signs of easing Russia-Ukraine tensions
U.S. gold futures settled down 0.7% at $1,856.20.
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Dollar index eases as investors take in news on Ukraine-Russia crisis
Biden, in nationally televised remarks, also said reports that some Russian forces have moved away from the Ukraine border have not yet been verified by the United States.
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Oil retreats from 7-year high as Russia says it withdraws some troops
The latest Russia-Ukraine development drew a cautious response from Ukraine and Britain, after days of U.S. and British warnings that Moscow might invade its neighbor at any time.
US ready to 'respond decisively' to Russian attack on Ukraine: Biden
President Biden acknowledged reports on Tuesday that Russia has ordered the partial withdrawal of its troops near Ukraine's borders, but stressed that the US has "not yet verified" the Kremlin's claim
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Cyberattacks knock out websites of Ukrainian army, major banks
At least 10 Ukrainian websites were unreachable due to the attacks
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Indian markets close sharply higher amid easing geopolitical tensions
Log biggest gain in more than a year on signs of potential Russia-Ukraine 'climbdown'
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Russia-Ukraine conflict could reshape Europe's natural gas reliance
Europe relies on Russia's natural gas to help heat millions of homes, generate electricity and power factories
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Russia says some troops pull back near Ukraine, West seeks proof
Russia says some forces rebasing after build-up near Ukraine; NATO calls on Russia to prove will to de-escalate with actions on the ground
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