Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that he is not satisfied with assurances that Ukraine will not become a NATO member in the near future, wants the issue to be settled right now or soon through a negotiating process, reported the Washington Post. 

Market Reaction

Markets have not reacted to the latest Putin comments, though the macro mood remains positive with Russian troops expected to be withdrawn from the Ukraine border and Putin instead expected to pursue the path of diplomacy, at least in the coming days.