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Australian petrol price hikes and market jitters set to continue as Ukraine crisis worsens

Stock markets drop as Russian troops cross border but economists don’t believe domestic economy will be derailed

The Guardian - AU · Feb 22, 2022

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ABC News · Feb 22, 2022

Macron says Putin has broken promises, after Russia recognises Ukraine separatist regions

French President Emmanuel Macron believes that Russian President Vladimir Putin has reneged on his commitments and that his decision to recognise the independence of two rebel-held areas in eastern Ukraine needs to be sanctioned.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 22, 2022

World Leaders Condemn Russian Decision on Ukraine

Western powers reacted swiftly to Monday's decision by Russian President Vladimir Putin to recognize the independence of the two self-proclaimed republics in eastern Ukraine, condemning Moscow and calling for sanctions. Here is a summary of the responses so far: - Move 'won't go unanswered': Biden, Macron, Scholz -The leaders of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 22, 2022

Japan mulls sanctions on Russia

The Japanese government has begun coordinating economic sanctions against Russia in the event of a military invasion of Ukraine, with a view to joining U.S.-led restrictions on exports of semiconductors and other products.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 22, 2022

Quotes: West rails against Russian moves in Ukraine, calls for sanctions

Western nations criticised Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to order the deployment of troops to two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine after recognising them as independent on Monday.

Reuters · Feb 22, 2022

Russia's decision to recognize Donetsk, Luhansk violates Ukraine's territorial integrity: UN chief

UN chief Antonio Guterres said that Russia's decision to recognize Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine as independent is a violation of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine and inconsistent with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations.

Dynamite News · Feb 22, 2022

Ukraine crisis: UK urges Russia to ‘step back’ as Boris Johnson holds emergency Cobra meeting

The UK is preparing ‘a significant package of sanctions to be introduced immediately’

Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2022

Asian shares drop as Putin orders troops to east Ukraine

Shares in Asia have fallen sharply after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered forces into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine, a step suggesting a long-feared invasion was possibly underway

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2022

West unveils sanctions with more ready if Russia launches full-scale Ukraine invasion

Western nations and Japan on Tuesday punished Russia with new sanctions for ordering troops into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine and threatened to go further if Moscow launched an all-out invasion of its neighbour.

Reuters · Feb 22, 2022