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Ukrainian and Russian delegations adjourn for consultations, further meeting possible
The first round of talks between Ukraine and Russia adjourned on Monday without an agreement being reached, and with the members of both delegations having returned to their respective capitals for consultations with their governments.
Ukrainian delegation arrives in Belarus for talks, Kiev calls for immediate admission into EU
Ukraine's delegation to the negotiations with the Russian Federation in the Belarussian town of Gomel arrived mid-morning on Monday.
HSBC tells staff to wind down dealings with Russian banks - report
HSBC has told staff to start winding down relations with a number of Russian banks, including VTB, the country’s second-largest lender, it was reported on Monday.
Russia hikes interest rates as rouble plunges
Russia’s central bank has doubled interest rates to 20%, as the rouble crashed to historic lows against the dollar.
Putin ready to send a delegation to Minsk for talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin is prepared to dispatch a delegation to Minsk for negotiations with their Ukrainian counterparts, following an overture in that regard from Ukrainian officials.
Kiev says it's open to talks, including on neutrality
A top Ukrainian official said that his country was ready for talks with the Russian Federation, including regarding the neutral status as referred to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.
Russia's VTB Capital suspended from London Stock Exchange
Russian investor VTB Capital had its London Stock Exchange membership suspended on Friday, as part of the UK’s sanctions on Russia.
Ryanair, Wizz suspend Ukraine flights as Russia invades
Budget airlines Ryanair and Wizz have suspended flights between the UK and Ukraine after Russian troops invaded the east European country in the early hours of Thursday.
Poll results for Ukrainians' support for Nato membership and non-aligned status are mixed
Do Ukrainians support joining Nato or would they rather that their country choose non-aligned status?.
Government to discuss Russia sanctions with City firms
The government is to discuss the imposition of potentially tougher financial sanctions on Russia with key City institutions, it was reported on Wednesday.
UK will stop Russia selling sovereign debt in London - Truss
The UK will stop Russia from selling sovereign debt in London, foreign secretary Liz Truss confirmed on Wednesday.
European airlines and staples have greatest sensitivity to escalation in Ukraine-Russia crisis, Deutsche says
The exposure of most European companies' sales and profits to Russia is "not material" but the same cannot be said of their sensitivity to higher energy costs.
UK imposes sanctions on Russian banks and individuals
Five Russian banks and three high-net worth individuals have been sanctioned by the UK after Vladimir Putin sent tanks into rebel-held regions in eastern Ukraine.
Germany shelves Nord Stream 2 after Putin sends troops to Ukraine
Russian tanks entered Ukraine on Tuesday after Vladimir Putin declared two Moscow-backed breakaway regions independent, prompting Germany to shelve its Nord Stream 2 gas link from Russia.
Oil hits fresh highs as Ukraine crisis escalates
Oil came close to touching $100 a barrel on Tuesday after Russian tanks entered Ukraine.
TfL gets funding extension as Tories continue to squeeze London mayor
Transport for London has been given a five-day extension to its funding package in the latest round of a battle between Labour Mayor Sadiq Khan and the Conservative government over financing the capital’s commuter operator.
Russia returns some troops to base, says defence ministry
Russia has returned some of the troops gathered around Ukraine to their garrisons, the Defence Ministry said on Tuesday, in a sign that it could be stepping back an invasion.
Tube, bus fares to rise as DfT funding war with TfL continues
The cost of commuting is set to rise further in the capital, with Transport for London announcing its biggest fare increases in more than 10 years on Monday.
Impact on business confidence of a Russian invasion of Ukraine could be temporary
Despite the human tragedy that a war in Ukraine would cause, economists at Berenberg believed the most likely scenario would be a temporary impact on business and consumer confidence, and economic activity in Europe more generally, as well as prices.
Attorney General launches 'forensic' review of Unaoil failings
The Attorney General has appointed a former director of public prosecutions to investigate the Serious Fraud Office’s handling of the Unaoil bribery scandal.