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Nuclear crisis is unavoidable without arms control, says Russia

Tensions have soared in recent weeks, as the United States and its NATO allies expressed fear that Moscow planned to invade its ex-Soviet neighbour

India's Ukraine 'challenge'

The big picture must figure in strategic calculations

Russia sees little optimism in US response on Ukraine crisis

All eyes are now on President Vladimir Putin, who will decide how Russia will respond amid fears that Europe could again be plunged into war

Oil at seven-year high as Ukraine crisis overshadows Federal Reserve

LONDON (Reuters) - Oil traded at a seven-year high of about $90 a barrel on Thursday as the Ukraine crisis supported prices despite signs that the U.S. Federal Reserve will tighten monetary policy.

French President Macron takes own path, seeks dialogue with Russia

There's still room for diplomacy in the Ukrainian crisis. At least that's the conviction of French President Emmanuel Macron, who continues to push for dialogue with Russia

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.

Russian gas supply halt in Ukraine crisis would hurt EU economics: Experts

The bloc would need to both hike imports of liquefied natural gas and impose emergency measures to cut demand.

Gold steady as higher yields, dollar counter Ukraine uncertainty

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell struck a hawkish tone on Wednesday

Canada to provide up to C$50 million in development aid to Ukraine: Trudeau

This support is in addition to the loan of up to $120 million for Ukraine announced last week

US ready either way: Blinken to Moscow as Ukraine crisis escalates

The Kremlin has repeatedly denied it has plans to attack Ukraine, but the US and NATO are worried about Russia massing its troops near Ukraine

No concessions in response to Russia on Ukraine, says Antony Blinken

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US has made no concessions to the main Russian demands over Ukraine and NATO in a written response delivered to Moscow.

Would welcome India's role in Russia-Ukraine conflict, says US

Tensions over Ukraine have increased in recent months, with Russia and NATO accusing each other of amassing troops on the Russian-Ukrainian border

Brent crude oil rallies towards $89 a barrel with focus on Ukraine

Wider markets also rallied on Wednesday, as this week's sell-off started to ease.

Oil rallies toward $89 with focus on stockpile draw, Russia-Ukraine tension

In another key development, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies, known as OPEC+, meets on Feb. 2 to consider another output increase.

Oil prices edge up on Russia-Ukraine tension; Fed, EIA data eyed

Oil prices hit seven-year high last week on worries that supplies could tighten due to Ukraine-Russia tensions

Euro on defensive as traders fret over Ukraine tension, hawkish Fed

TOKYO (Reuters) - The euro hovered near its weakest in a month versus the safe-haven dollar and yen on Wednesday as traders fretted over a potential military conflict in Ukraine and the possibility of accelerated Federal Reserve policy tightening.

Biden's big test: Proving he can rally allies against Putin

President Joe Biden's effort to rally support, ahead of a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine is just latest big test of his ability to bridge ideological gaps and balance competing interests.

Gold prices hold ground as Ukraine risks offset Fed rate views

Spot gold held its ground at $1,846.87 per ounce, as of 0325 GMT, after hitting its highest level since Nov. 19 on Tuesday. U.S. gold futures were down 0.3% at $1,847.50

US military presence in Europe has been declining but trend may reverse

News of the possible deployment, announced on Jan. 24, 2022, by the Pentagon, comes as Russia and the United States continue to maneuver in the face of an escalating crisis in Ukraine

Biden warns Putin with sanctions as West steps up Ukraine defences

NATO places forces on standby and reinforces eastern Europe with more ships and fighter jets in response to Russia's troop build-up.