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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

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.

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.

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.

Gold slips from over 8-month high as Biden-Putin meeting plans ease demand

Spot gold fell 0.2% to $1,893.80 per ounce by 0139 GMT, retreating from $1,908.02 - its highest since June 3 hit earlier in the session. U.S. gold futures were steady at $1,898.60.

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.

Biden and Putin agree to meet 'in principle' over Ukraine as tensions grow

Meeting will go forward on the 'condition that Russia does not invade Ukraine': French presidency.

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.

Jaishankar, his French counterpart discuss Ukraine situation, Indo-Pacific

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held wide-ranging and productive talks here with France Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian and both sides discussed cooperation, Ukraine situation and Indo-Pacific.Taking to Twitter, Jaishankar said, "Arrived in Paris. Held wide-ranging and productive talks with FM Jean-Yves Le Drian. Discussions on bilateral cooperation, Ukraine situation, Indo-Pacific and JCPOA reflected our deep trust & global partnership. Look forward to participating in EU Ministerial Forum on Indo- Pacific."Jaishankar on Sunday began his three-day visit to France. He will attend the EU Ministerial Forum for Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, amid China assertiveness in the region, on February 22, an initiative of the French Presidency of the European Council.The EAM will also hold bilateral meetings with counterparts from the EU and other Indo-Pacific countries on the sidelines of the Forum. He will also give an address at the French Institute of International ...

Currency markets nervously eye Ukraine, take heart from possible summit

In broad terms, moves in currencies aligned with moves in risk sentiment across asset classes.

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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Indian embassy in Kyiv advises Indians to leave Ukraine temporarily

In an advisory, the Indian embassy in Kyiv asked Indian nationals to avoid all non-essential travel to and within Ukraine

Germany urges citizens to leave Ukraine; Lufthansa to suspend flights

Lufthansa said that flights to Lviv in western Ukraine will continue on a regular basis.