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Feb 18, 2022 1:51 AM

Russia-Ukraine Conflict LIVE Updates: American official in Moscow expelled; Blinken invites Lavrov to meet in Europe

Russia has expelled Bart Gorman, a US official in Moscow, on February 17 as the Ukraine crisis rages on. Reports suggest that the move is in response to the US expelling a senior Russian embassy official in Washington. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has invited Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Viktorovich Lavrov to discuss the Ukraine crisis in Europe "next week", AFP reported.

Feb 18, 2022 1:36 AM

Russia-Ukraine Conflict LIVE Updates: Gold tops $1,900 for first time since June as Ukraine tensions grow

Gold prices on Thursday rose above $1,900 for the first time since June as investors flocked to the safety of bullion after U.S. President Joe Biden said there was every indication Russia was planning to invade Ukraine. Spot gold jumped 1.7% to $1,899.84 per ounce by 02:22 p.m. ET (1922 GMT), after hitting its highest since June 11 at $1,900.99 earlier. U.S. gold futures settled 1.6% higher at $1,902. U.S. stocks slumped more than 1% as Ukraine tensions heightened. Russian-backed rebels and Ukrainian forces traded accusations on Thursday that each had fired across the ceasefire line in eastern Ukraine. "When times really get uncertain and anxiety is running high, gold is still the safe-haven asset to go to," said Jim Wyckoff, senior analyst at Kitco Metals.

Feb 18, 2022 1:25 AM

Russia-Ukraine Conflict LIVE Updates: Oil slides 2% as Iran talks offset Ukraine crisis

Oil prices fell about 2% on Thursday as talks to resurrect a nuclear deal with Iran entered their final stages which could unlock more crude supplies, but losses were limited by tension between top energy exporter Russia and the West over Ukraine. "(The) oil market is locked in a tug of war between Iranian sanctions relief and Russian-Ukraine tensions," said Stephen Brennock at brokerage PVM Oil. Brent futures fell $1.91, or 2.0%, to $92.90 a barrel by 1:34 p.m. EST (1834 GMT), while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell $1.97, or 2.1%, to $91.69. Both benchmarks rose to their highest levels since September 2014 earlier in the week and both continue to face extreme backwardation in coming months, a market structure where prompt contracts are more expensive than those for later dates, indicating supply tightness.

Feb 18, 2022 12:40 AM

Russia-Ukraine Conflict LIVE Updates: Over 150,000 Russian forces amassed around Ukraine's borders, US tells UNSC

The US on Thursday told the UN Security Council that its information indicates clearly that over 150,000 Russian forces amassed around Ukraine's borders are preparing to launch an attack against Ukraine in the coming days. As we meet today, the most immediate threat to peace and security is Russia's looming aggression against Ukraine, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine on Thursday. Blinken, who arrived in New York to address the Security Council before heading for the Munich Security Conference, said over the past months, without provocation or justification, Russia has amassed more than 150,000 troops around Ukraine's borders. Russia says it's drawing down those forces. We do not see that happening on the ground. Our information indicates clearly that these forces including ground troops, aircraft and ships are preparing to launch an attack against Ukraine in the coming days, he said.

Feb 18, 2022 12:18 AM

Russia-Ukraine crisis Live Updates: Russia plans to 'manufacture' pretext to attack Ukraine, US informs UN

The US on Thursday told the UN Security Council that its information indicates clearly that over 150,000 Russian forces amassed around Ukraine's borders are preparing to attack Ukraine in the coming days and Moscow plans to manufacture a pretext for its strike. As we meet today, the most immediate threat to peace and security is Russia's looming aggression against Ukraine, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine. Blinken, who arrived in New York to address the Security Council before heading for the Munich Security Conference, said over the past months, without provocation or justification, Russia has amassed more than 150,000 troops around Ukraine's borders. Russia says it's drawing down those forces. We do not see that happening on the ground. Our information indicates clearly that these forces including ground troops, aircraft, ships are preparing to launch an attack against Ukraine in the coming days, he said.

Feb 18, 2022 12:07 AM

Russia can invade without warning: UK defence ministry

Feb 17, 2022 11:50 PM

A German Eurofighter lands at Mihail Kogalniceanu air base near the Black Sea, in Constanta, Romania, on Thursday. German Eurofighters have started arriving at the air base as part of a deployment to NATO's eastern flanks amid Russian military build-up on Ukraine's border.

Feb 17, 2022 11:39 PM

German army reinforcements reach Lithuania amid Ukraine crisis

A German army convoy of 130 soldiers and 60 vehicles reached Lithuania on Thursday, bringing almost half of planned reinforcements for the country's German-led NATO battlegroup amid fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine. The German reinforcement operation will continue until the end of the week, bolstering German forces in Lithuania by more than 350 soldiers and 100 vehicles, Enhanced Forward Presence battlegroup commander Lieutenant-Colonel Daniel Andrae said.

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Feb 17, 2022 11:30 PM

UK scraps 'golden visas' amid Russian money concerns

Britain's government said Thursday it is scrapping so-called “golden visas” offering residency to wealthy foreign investors amid security concerns and renewed calls for the U.K. to review its links with Russia. The Home Office said the Tier 1 investor visa route has given opportunities for “corrupt elites to access the UK" It said that in some cases, the visas have “given rise to security concerns, including people acquiring their wealth illegitimately and being associated with wider corruption.” Many of those who acquired such visas were Russians, and critics have long questioned whether the policy facilitated money laundering in the UK.

Feb 17, 2022 11:22 PM

Some Americans refuse to leave Ukraine

While tensions mount, the US government has urged its citizens to leave Ukraine immediately, citing the threat of an imminent Russian invasion. But not all US citizens who live in Ukraine are taking this advice. Many here don't believe that a full-scale attack on Kyiv is imminent, despite warnings from intelligence sources quoted in the media, reports BBC.

Feb 17, 2022 11:20 PM

Oil slides 2% as Iran talks overshadow Ukraine crisis

Continuing tensions over a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine continues to support oil markets because of the potential disruption to energy supplies.

Feb 17, 2022 11:16 PM

UK prime minister accuses Russia of 'false flag' operation on school as pretext to invade Ukraine

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday accused Russia of fabricating a pretext to invade Ukraine by attacking a kindergarten in Donbas, reported CNN. “We know [this] was a false flag operation designed to discredit the Ukrainians, designed to create a pretext, a spurious provocation for Russian action,” Johnson told reporters. “We fear very much that that is the kind of thing we'll see more of over the next few days.” Both Ukrainian armed forces and separatists controlling parts of eastern Ukraine said there has been renewed shelling in the region. Johnson reiterated that that the UK will apply heavy economic sanctions on Russia should it invade Ukraine, but continued: “I do think there is still time for the Putin regime to step back.”

Feb 17, 2022 10:58 PM

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