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Russian government spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday that Moscow is willing to negotiate the terms of Ukraine’s surrender. Peskov said that Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to talk with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky if Ukraine agrees to compromise on Russia regarding its “red lines”. These include that Ukraine …

US President Joe Biden has been presented with a “menu” of options for potential cyberattacks designed to disrupt Russia’s ability to sustain military operations in Ukraine. Four US unnamed sources said that no final decision had been made in this regard.US intelligence officials say US intelligence and military cyber warriors …

The eruption of the conflict unfolding in Ukraine could have an effect on the US economy in the medium term and should be factored in as Federal Reserve policymakers remove accommodation, Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester said on Thursday.The Fed official said she expects inflation will moderate this year as …

Oil prices rose on Thursday, with Brent crude exceeding $105 a barrel for the first time since 2014 after a Russian attack on Ukraine raised fears of a war in Europe that could disrupt global energy supplies. Brent crude prices rose $8.24, or 8.5 percent, to $105.08 a barrel by …

Ukraine’s ambassador to Ankara said on Thursday that his country had asked Turkey to close the Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits to Russian ships, and also wanted to impose sanctions on Moscow after Russia launched air and ground attacks on its neighbor. Turkey, a NATO member, has a maritime border on …

On Wednesday, Ukraine called its citizens back from Russia and declared a state of emergency. While, Moscow began evacuating its Kyiv embassy, in the latest ominous signs for Ukrainians who fear an all-out Russian military onslaught, as per Reuters. Gold prices jumped more than 2% to their highest level in …

“Today, Putin did not respond to a request for a phone call,” said Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during early Thursday morning in Asia.Ukraine President Zelenskyy warned that Russia’s move could escalate tensions while also saying, “Ukraine is not a threat to Russia.”During late Wednesday, Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmtryo Kuleba also …

On Wednesday, Ukraine called its citizens back from Russia and declared a state of emergency. While, Moscow began evacuating its Kyiv embassy, in the latest ominous signs for Ukrainians who fear an all-out Russian military onslaught, as per Reuters.The lack of positive developments over the Russia-Ukraine tussle has put the …

Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmtryo Kuleba’s remarks, on geopolitical tensions with Russia recently, have added to the risk-off market sentiment as the diplomat conveyed the emergency meeting request to the United Nations (UN) Security Council.Ukraine Foreign Minister Kuleba also said, “The plea by separatist leaders to Russia for military support is …

The Canadian dollar was trying to strengthen against its US counterpart on Wednesday as global financial markets started off calm in Asia. However, risk sentiment flipped on its head with investors waiting to see Russian President Vladimir Putin’s next move after he sent troops into separatist regions of Ukraine.The news …