Russia Urges US to Evacuate Diplomats and Citizens from Kyiv

Russia has issued a warning to the United States, advising the evacuation of its diplomats and citizens from Kyiv amid escalating tensions. This development heightens geopolitical risks, potentially affecting risk appetite in global markets and leading to increased volatility in Eastern European assets. The situation may particularly impact Russian and Ukrainian equities, as well as currency pairs sensitive to geopolitical developments, such as the USD/UAH. Traders will be closely watching for any further military movements or diplomatic responses, with the potential for sanctions or retaliatory measures serving as key catalysts.

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