According to Interfax citing Russia's response to US security guarantees, Russia has no plans to invade Ukraine. However, Russia has not seen full intention from the US to stick to the indivisibility principle of security, Interfax reported. 

Separately, RIA reported that Russia said that de-escalation would require that Ukraine comply with the Minsk agreements and that no more weapons should be delivered to Ukraine. RIA added that Russia is insisting on the withdrawal of all US forces from Central and Eastern Europe and expects further specific proposals from the US and NATO regarding no further Easterward enlargement. Moreover, RIA reported that Russia said that arms control issues can't be considered separately from other topics. 

Market Reaction

Risk appetite remains uneasy, with S&P 500 futures down about 05% in pre-market trade as headlines suggest ongoing tensions between Russia/Ukraine/NATO.