Stock indices traded little changed as Ukraine weighed again on markets. Market participants monitor tensions between Russia and Ukraine. European Union approved new sanctions against Russia on Monday, but put it on hold.

France's industrial production rose 0.2% in July, beating forecasts of a 0.4% decline, after a 1.2% rise in June. June's figure was revised down from a 1.3% gain.

On a yearly basis, France's industrial production climbed 0.1% in July, after a 0.4% drop in June.

A weekend Scotland's independence poll still weighed on British markets. The poll showed 47% said "yes" to independence, while 45% said "no", with the rest undecided. That was the first time lead for "yes" campaign.

Current figures:

Name Price Change Change %

FTSE 100 6,845.26 +16.26 +0.24%

DAX 9,713.53 +2.83 +0.03%

CAC 40 4,458.16 +5.79 +0.13%