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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

Moscow looks to bolster annual trade with Pyongyang to about $1bn.

OPEC shipments in four weeks to 12 April to decline by 620,000 barrels per day.

G8 partners condemn Moscow's military build up in Ukraine as Medvedev warns of fresh bloodshed to oust Kiev's interim government.

Local reports suggest Russian troops are being mobilised all across Russian-dominated Crimea.

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov denies interference and says Moscow's policy of non-intervention will continue

Dozens of anti-Putin protesters detained outside court sentencing 2012 demonstrators

Moscow has convicted eight anti-government protesters of rioting during a 2012 protest against Vladimir Putin.

Moscow will fight to protect Russian diaspora and strategic naval base if Ukraine crisis spills into neighbouring territory.

EU foreign ministers decide on Ukraine sanctions at emergency meeting in Brussels.

Ukrainian president calls for Moscow's direct intervention amid EU sanctions over unrest.

Russian police arrest gunman who took 20 students hostage after shooting dead a teacher and security officer.

St Basil's Cathedral toytown, thirsty snail and a crime lord's funeral.

Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Maria Alekhina determined they still want Putin out.

Another Pussy Riot member Nadezhda Tolokonnikova expected to be released shortly.