NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday that Russia is using force to try to rewrite history, as reported by Reuters.

Additional takeaways

"NATO will deploy capabilities and forces including NATO Response Force."

"Already strengthening collective defence."

"Over 100 jets at high alert protecting our airspace."

"Will continue whatever necessary to shield alliance from aggression."

"will call virtual NATO leader summit tomorrow."

Market reaction

Investors continue to seek refuge during the European trading hours and the greenback gathers strength as a safe haven. As of writing, the US Dollar Index was trading at its highest level since late January at 97.20, rising more than 1% on a daily basis.