Russian foreign ministry on events around Ukraine: This is not beginning of a war, this is attempt to prevent global war. #Russia#RussiaUkraineConflict#Ukraine
Russian foreign ministry: Moscow does not need to be persuaded to engage in dialogue; West, primarily US and France, refused this opportunity. #Russia#RussiaUkraineConflict#Ukraine
Kremlin on prospects for complete destruction of Ukrainian army: the goal is to neutralize military potential of kiev #Russia#RussiaUkraineConflict#Ukraine
Kremlin: It's impossible to shut Russia off behind an iron curtain. Putin had made clear what he needs from Ukraine-neutral status and refusal to deploy offensive weapons. Russia's operation in Ukraine must achieve its goals. #Russia#RussiaUkraineConflict#Ukraine
Kremlin: Nobody is talking about occupation of Ukraine and that word is unacceptable. We created enough safety cushions to survive market volatility. All necessary measures taken to ensure emotional market reaction as brief as possible. #Russia#RussiaUkraineConflict#Ukraine
US dollar Index rises to new 3-week high of 96.973 amid broad weakness of $EUR, $GBP; Australian and New Zealand dollars down more than 1%. $AUD $NZD $USD
Turkish lira extends decline to 3% vs US dollar. $TRY $USD
Turkey 5-year CDS rises past 615 points, highest since December. $TRY