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Wall St futures, euro rally on Biden-Putin summit over Ukraine crisis

S&P 500 stock futures rose 0.5%. Nasdaq futures gained 0.3%, having been down more than 1%. U.S. markets are on holiday on Monday, but futures still traded

Euro gains, dollar eases on potential Biden-Putin summit

The White House said in a statement that Biden had accepted the meeting "in principle" but only "if an invasion hasn't happened"

Putin and Biden could meet or talk but no firm plans yet: Kremlin

The United States and its allies have been warning for days that Russia could invade Ukraine at any time, which Moscow denies

Oil prices fall 0.4% on fresh hope of diplomacy over Ukraine crisis

Brent crude slipped to $93.14 a barrel at 0730 GMT, down 40 cents or 0.4%, after earlier touching $95

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's first visit to Russia from Feb 23

Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit Russia on February 23-24, diplomatic sources said in Islamabad on Monday, signalling the first visit by a Pakistani premier to Moscow in 23 years. An official from Pakistan's Foreign Office confirmed that Prime Minister Khan will visit Moscow on February 23-24. He has been officially invited by Russia and Prime Minister Khan will hold talks on key issues of bilateral interest with top leadership, the official told PTI. Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Sunday confirmed that preparations for the visit of the Prime Minister Khan were underway, the state-run TASS news agency reported. "The visit will take place on February 23-24," it quoted a source in diplomatic circles as saying. Khan's visit has not been officially announced by Pakistan and Russia. The visit, which comes amid heightened Russia-Ukraine tensions, is expected to focus on bilateral ties, particularly economic and trade cooperation. Progress is also expected on the ..

Biden to talk about Ukraine with G7 leaders this week: White House

The G7 foreign ministers said on Saturday that the G7 Group is ready for dialogue with Russia on European security, trust-building and arms control.

US plans to cut ties with select Russian banks if Ukraine is invaded

Biden's administration has prepared an initial package of sanctions against Russia that includes barring US financial institutions from processing transactions for major Russian banks, said reports.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to visit Russia on Feb 23-24: Reports

Khan is reportedly expected to hold a key meeting with Russian President Putin

Russia could lose financial markets access if it invades Ukraine: EU chief

EU chief Leyen revealed details of sanctions Moscow would face if it invaded Ukraine, saying Russia would be cut off from international financial markets and denied access to major export goods.

US, NATO must respond to Russia's security demands: Putin on Ukraine crisis

Russia's Vladimir Putin in his telephone conversation with French President Macron on Sunday stressed the need for the US and NATOmust respond to Russia's security guarantees demands seriously.

Joe Biden holds National Security Council meeting on Ukraine crisis

US President Joe Biden held a meeting of the National Security Council over the situation around Ukraine on Sunday, the White House said.

Escalating Ukraine crisis will force Middle East nations to pick a side

The prospect of a Russian invasion of Ukraine would put them in the difficult position of choosing between doing business with the West or with Moscow.

Emmaneul Macron holds second phone conversation with Putin in a day

French President Emmanuel Macron held a second phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday amid Ukraine crisis, BFMTV reports.

US says extended Russian deployment part of invasion 'playbook'

Russia held nuclear drills Saturday as well as the conventional exercises in Belarus, and has ongoing naval drills off the coast in the Black Sea.

Oil prices jump on fresh warnings over Ukraine-Russia conflict

Brent crude futures were up $1.34, or 1.4%, at $94.88 a barrel at 2312 GMT after hitting a high of $95.00 in early trade.

US claims Russia has ordered final preparations for Ukraine invasion

Residents of Ukraine's capital filled a gold-domed cathedral to pray for peace.

Russia-Ukraine tensions: Biden agrees to meet Putin if he halts attack

White House press secretary Jen Psaki said the administration has been clear that we are committed to pursuing diplomacy until the moment an invasion begins.

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UK must deal with Russian money in London city, says PM Boris Johnson

Britain has an issue with Russian money funnelling through the City of London and it must be dealt with, PM Boris Johnson said

Shelling escalates in eastern Ukraine, two civilians killed: Report

Russia, Belarus extend military drills; Macron and Putin agree to preserve peace