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.
President Vladimir Putin thinks so, but how would it fare outside the global system?
Standard and Poor's ratings agency downgrades Russian debt but economic impact will be limited
Kiev says Russia is preparing military occupation of Ukraine and is ready to spark a third world war.
Russian stocks and rouble drop after S&P cuts Russia's foreign currency ratings.
President to call European leaders in bid to force through joint sanctions against Russia
Russia's third biggest bank has moved $7bn to the Russian central bank, as the country's lenders look to repatriate funds.
Russia reacts to Ukrainian 'anti-terror' operation and Nato's Poland exercises with drills along shared border
The European Union is allegedly placing more sanctions on Russian related entities
Ukrainian government troops moved against pro-Russia forces in the east of the country, killing up to five of them.
Russian energy giant wants extra $11.4bn, more than five times original sum demanded over gas dispute.
US President says America will increase sanctions if Russia doesn't abide by Geneva agreement.
Several people hurt as Ukrainian government regain control of city hall from pro-Russian separatists in Eastern port.
Proposed negotiations between Ukraine, Russia, the EU and Slovakia will not happen this Thursday
Vice magazine reporter detained in Sloviansk for "bad activities" say insurgents
Dmitry Medvedev says Russia can turn to eastern markets if The West imposes tougher sanctions
WTI and Brent Crude both fell but remained high after the Ukraine crisis showed no sign of calming.
Stockholm coalition government to hike defence spending if re-elected
Energy Secretary Ed Davey says Ukraine crisis highlights the need to diversify energy network
Financial help offered to Kiev government as US Vice President calls for corruption crackdown
The Russian economy is facing the prospect of sliding in to recession this year as the Ukraine crisis drags on.