UN Security Council emergency meeting on Russia’s move underway – Live stream

Dhwani Mehta FXStreet

The United Nations (UN) Security Council emergency meeting is now underway to discuss the Russian government’s recognition of two separatist regions in eastern Ukraine and its order to deploy Russian troops to them.

UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Rosemary A. DiCarlo, said that she regrets the order to deploy Russian troops into eastern Ukraine on a reported 'peacekeeping mission'.

Additional quotes

UN fully committed to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity of Ukraine, within internationally recognized borders.

'Risk of major conflict is real and needs to be prevented at all costs'.

Watch the live stream here

Market reaction

Gold price is keeping its range around $1,910, holding gains amid a 0.30% drop in the S&P 500 futures, as investors remain on the edge amid the Ukraine crisis.

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Dhwani Mehta

FXStreet

Residing in Mumbai (India), Dhwani is a Senior Analyst and Manager of the Asian session at FXStreet. She has over 10 years of experience in analyzing and covering the global financial markets, with specialization in Forex and commodities markets.

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