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According to US intelligence sources speaking to Newsweek, the US has informed Ukraine of a Russian plan to invade with 48 hours. An intelligence official said that the US had informed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the Russian plan would involve air strikes, cruise missiles, ground troops and cyberattacks.The US …

The Prime Minister of Japan, Kishida Fumio, announced the imposition of sanctions against Russia against the backdrop of Russia’s recognition of the independence of the Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics from Ukraine. Japan’s sanctions stipulate banning exports from the republics of Donetsk and Luhansk, freezing the assets of their officials, …

The Ukrainian Armed Forces said in a statement that on Wednesday, February 23, they began recruiting reservists between the ages of 18 and 60, in implementation of a decree issued by President Volodymyr Zelensky. She added that the maximum service period is one year. Zelensky said on Tuesday that he …

Washington and its allies called the Kremlin’s recognition of two separatist regions a blunt defiance of international law that risks war. Western officials said Russian troops have entered eastern Ukraine.US President Biden on Tuesday announced harsh new sanctions aimed at punishing Russia for what he called “the beginning of a …

Any Russian incursion into Ukraine would have far-reaching economic repercussions for global economies. There will be surely winners and losers. In this particular crisis, China will likely benefit from diversion of Russian exports. Energy Sanctions on Russian gas by the United States and its allies could pay dividends for China, …

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that he would make the decision on whether or not to recognize the breakaway regions of Eastern Ukraine as independent nations on Monday, after being urged by most of the members of his cabinet, as well as leaders in Russia’s State Duma.To do …

Gold fell on Monday after hitting its highest level in more than eight months, as demand for safe havens waned after the US and Russian presidents announced their intention to hold a summit on the Ukraine crisis, and the metal came under further pressure from an expected interest rate hike …

Baker Hughes on Friday reported that the number of active US rigs drilling for oil was up by four to 520 this week. That followed a climb of 19 oil rigs the week before, Baker Hughes data show. The total active US rig count, which includes those drilling for natural …

AUD/USD was unable to hold to the north of the 0.7200 level for a third successive trading session, despite solid jobs data earlier in the week keeping calls for RBA monetary tightening this year.At current levels in the 0.7170s, AUD/USD is trading a touch lower on the day, though still …

The Gold Index (XAU/USD) hit $1900 per ounce for the first time since June 2021 on Thursday, taking its on-the-day gains to more than 1.5% as geopolitical tensions between Russia, Ukraine and NATO simmer, stimulating demand for safe-haven assets.Gold now trades more than 2.0% higher on the week, taking its …