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Govt reportedly working on increasing flights between India and Ukraine

Earlier, Indian Embassy in Ukraine asked its citizens, particularly students whose stay is not essential, to leave Kyiv temporarily

Russian pullout meets NATO scepticism, Ukraine defence website still hacked

Russia says video shows tanks leaving Crimea; Britain and US say pullout has yet to be confirmed

Dollar slips as investors become less concerned about Ukraine; pound steady

The U.S. dollar index edged lower and was down 0.2% on the day at 95.846 by 0831 GMT

Gold firms below 8-month high; investors keep tabs on Ukraine crisis

Spot gold gained 0.2% to $1,856.83 per ounce by 0836 GMT. U.S. gold futures were nearly steady at $1,857.80

Russia says video shows tanks, military equipment leaving Crimea

The video, published by the RIA news agency, showed dozens of military vehicles crossing the bridge at night

Asia stocks rally as the Russia - Ukraine tensions ease

Asian shares rallied on Wednesday as fears of a Russian invasion of the Ukraine this week dissipated, after Moscow indicated it was returning some troops to base, thereby relieving the investors.

Gold flat as easing Ukraine tensions countered support from subdued yields

Gold was flat on Wednesday, after hitting an eight-month high in volatile trade last session, as easing Russia-Ukraine tensions countered support from weaker bond yields.

Oil prices regain losses as Russia-Ukraine tensions ease

Oil prices recovered losses on Wednesday after slipping over 3% in the previous session, as investors gauge easing of Russia-Ukraine tension against tight global supplies and recovering fuel demand.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

European embassies in Kiev remain operational: EU Ambassador

Moscow, for its part, has repeatedly denied any intention to invade, accusing Washington of "hysteria".

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

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'

Gold, palladium prices retreat on signs of easing Russia-Ukraine tensions

U.S. gold futures settled down 0.7% at $1,856.20.

US has not verified claim of Russia troop withdrawal, says President Biden

Biden made the remarks at the White House hours after Russia announced that some units participating in military exercises near Ukraine's borders would begin returning to their bases.