Russian Ambassador to Washington Anatoly Antonov said on Tuesday, Russia regards the US declaration of 12 Russian diplomats to the UN as persona non grata as a hostile attack.

On Monday, America announced it is expelling 12 Russian diplomats at the United Nations (UN) for undiplomatic activities.

Separately, it is being reported that Maxar satellite images show that the Russian military convoy north of Kyiv is considerably longer than the 17 miles initially reported, stretching approximately 40 miles.

Market reaction

The incoming Russia-Ukraine war headlines keep investors on the edge, reflective of the steady tone in the S&P 500 futures – the risk gauge.

Meanwhile, the fx space is consolidating the previous recovery, as the gaps were filled following a sharp sell-off at the weekly open on Monday.