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Talks between Ukraine and Russia have started, says Ukraine presidential advisor

Talks between Ukraine and Russia have started, says Ukraine presidential advisor Via Reuters: Talks between Ukraine and Russia have started at the Belarussian border, Ukrainian presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak told Reuters via text message on Monday. Earlier the Ukrainian president's office said Ukraine's goal for the talks was an immediate ceasefire and the withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine. Our Readers And Listeners Keep Us In Print & On The […]

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energy industry

Oil jumps as traders fear disruption in Russia’s energy industry

Oil jumps as traders fear disruption in Russia’s energy industry Via CNBC.com: Oil prices jumped early Monday after the U.S. and Western allies imposed sanctions on specific Russian banks, prompting fears that energy supplies will be indirectly affected. Brent crude, the international oil benchmark, rose by as much 7% to trade as high as $105 per barrel. West Texas Intermediate crude futures, the U.S. benchmark, also gained as much as […]

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sanctions

China’s trade with Russia won’t be enough to offset sanctions, U.S. says

China’s trade with Russia won’t be enough to offset sanctions, U.S. say Via CNBC.com: China’s trade with Russia isn’t enough to offset the impact of U.S. and European sanctions on Moscow, according to the White House. In the hours after Russia invaded Ukraine on Thursday, the U.S., U.K. and European Union announced new sanctions aimed at isolating Moscow from the global economy. The sweeping measures did not include restrictions on […]

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Emergencies Act

Trudeau revokes Emergencies Act, announces inquiry into Freedom Convoy protest

Trudeau revokes Emergencies Act, announces inquiry into Freedom Convoy protest Via Just The News: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Wednesday that he is revoking the Emergencies Act that gave authorities greater power to end the Freedom Convoy protest against COVID-19 mandates in Ottawa. Trudeau invoked the act for the first time in Canada's history on Feb. 14. Law enforcement cleared the protest on Sunday by arresting nearly 200 people […]

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Gold

Gold jumps to highest level in more than a year as Russia invades Ukraine

Gold jumps to highest level in more than a year as Russia invades Ukraine Via CNBC.com: Spot gold jumped as much as 2% higher on Thursday as Russian forces attacked Ukraine on the orders of President Vladimir Putin. At 10:30 a.m. in London, gold was trading at $1,968.01 per ounce, up 3.17% on the previous day and the highest since late 2020, as investors piled into safe haven assets and […]

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Moscow

Russian troops striking military targets in Ukraine, Moscow says

Russian troops striking military targets in Ukraine, Moscow says Via Just The News: The Russian Armed Forces are striking Ukrainian military targets and infrastructure, Russia’s Defense Ministry said. "Precision weapons are degrading military infrastructure, air defense facilities, military aerodromes and aviation of the Ukrainian armed forces," the ministry said. The Thursday morning statement came amid reports of explosions throughout Ukraine, following a Russian military incursion into Donbas. Russian President Vladimir […]

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Freedom Convoy trucks

Ottawa mayor wants to sell confiscated Freedom Convoy trucks

Ottawa mayor wants to sell confiscated Freedom Convoy trucks Via Just The News: Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson said he wants to use the Emergencies Act to sell the trucks seized from Canadian Freedom Convoy protesters. The weeks-long protest against COVID-19 mandates came to an end in Canada's capital on Sunday as police towed away more than 70 vehicles and arrested nearly 200 people, Fortune reported. "We actually have the ability to confiscate […]

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Putin

Putin recognizes independence of two Ukraine regions, move considered pathway for invasion

Putin recognizes independence of two Ukraine regions, move considered pathway for invasion Via Just The News: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday recognized Donetsk and Luhansk as separatist regions in Ukraine, which the U.S. and allies warn could be a pathway for the Russian leader to move troops into neighboring Ukraine.  Moscow has backed the regions in eastern Ukraine and has supported armed separatists in an eight-year conflict. The Russian […]

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Russia-Ukraine

Treasury yields fall as Russia-Ukraine tensions escalate

Treasury yields fall as Russia-Ukraine tensions escalate Via CNBC.com: U.S. Treasury yields fell on Tuesday morning, amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note moved 2 basis points lower to 1.9009% at 4:30 a.m. ET. The yield on the 30-year Treasury bond fell 3 basis points to 2.2185%. Yields move inversely to prices and 1 basis point is equal to 0.01%. Treasury yields […]

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