Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: There will be no war with Ukraine
|Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday that “there will be no war with Ukraine but we will not allow to ignore our interest.”
Additional quotes
The US proposals were better than proposals received from NATO.”
“Expect to meet US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in the next couple of weeks.”
“President Vladimir Putin would decide how to respond to the proposals.”
These comments come as tensions between Moscow and Kyiv are at their highest in years, with a large Russian troop stationed near the shared borders of the two countries.
Lavrov said Thursday, the written responses presented by the US and NATO to Russia's security demands fail to address Moscow's concerns over the eastward expansion of the military alliance, per CNN News.
Market reaction
The risk sentiment is deteriorating, as the Fed rate hike concerns continue to haunt markets ahead od the US PCE inflation release.
The S&P 500 futures pare gains to now trade at 4,329 while the US dollar index clinches fresh multi-month peaks of 97.42, as of writing.
Information on these pages contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Markets and instruments profiled on this page are for informational purposes only and should not in any way come across as a recommendation to buy or sell in these assets. You should do your own thorough research before making any investment decisions. FXStreet does not in any way guarantee that this information is free from mistakes, errors, or material misstatements. It also does not guarantee that this information is of a timely nature. Investing in Open Markets involves a great deal of risk, including the loss of all or a portion of your investment, as well as emotional distress. All risks, losses and costs associated with investing, including total loss of principal, are your responsibility. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of FXStreet nor its advertisers.