Kremlin spokesman says US companies are being pressured to skip the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
Germany's economic affairs and energy minister says Europe cannot quit Russian gas
Kiev says at least 30 pro-Russian separatists have been killed in eastern Ukraine in government crackdown.
International Monetary Fund says resolution to geopolitical crisis would boost Ukraine's economy
Russia's defence minister says military activities of Nato and US near Russian borders 'unprecedented'.
EU diplomats set to discuss further measures against Moscow and likely to blacklist 15 more Russian individuals.
Commerzbank says not much of a cushion available in case of further oil supply outages.
Traders await US Federal Reserve FOMC statement and US nonfarm payrolls data.
Leaders of G7 nations to 'move swiftly' in imposing new sanctions on Moscow over the intensifying Ukraine crisis.
Russian stocks and rouble drop after S&P cuts Russia's foreign currency ratings.
Kiev sees Russia's move as attempt to thwart drive against separatists.
Moscow's foreign minister warns Kiev that Russian forces would retaliate if they are attacked by Ukrainian troops.
Dmitry Medvedev says Russia can turn to eastern markets if The West imposes tougher sanctions
Stockholm coalition government to hike defence spending if re-elected
Financial help offered to Kiev government as US Vice President calls for corruption crackdown
Palladium has outperformed other precious metals this year with a 14% jump in prices.
Moscow's Strategic Missile Forces conducts ballistic missile test from Plesetsk.
Moscow says Ukraine's military preparations in eastern cities could unleash 'civil war' amid increasing unrest.
Russians with cancer have a right to live without the indignity of treatable pain - but they suffer neglect at every level.
Ukraine's proposal to reverse gas from Europe could require the approval of Russian energy giant Gazprom.
JPM blocks Russian remittance to Sogaz Insurance Group.
Foreign ministers denounce Moscow aggression in Ukraine and annexation of Crimea