Russian forces let a first column of cars escape Ukraine's besieged port of Mariupol on Monday but blocked an aid convoy trying to reach the city, Ukraine said, after 10 days of failed attempts to rescue civilians under relentless bombardment.
- EuropeRussia says it may have to service FX debt in roubles due to sanctions
Russia's finance ministry is preparing to service some of its foreign currency debt on Wednesday, but such payments will be made in roubles if sanctions prevent banks from honouring debts in the currency of issue, the ministry said on Monday.
- BusinessNasdaq leads decline on Wall St, with interest rates in focus, article with image
U.S. stocks were lower in afternoon trading Monday, led by a more than 1% drop in the Nasdaq, as investors sold tech and big growth names and put their focus on this week's Federal Reserve meeting.
- Middle EastU.S. Republican senators say they will not back new Iran nuclear deal
Forty-nine of the 50 Republican U.S. senators said on Monday they will not back an emerging new nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, underscoring their party's opposition to attempts to revive a 2015 accord amid fears talks might collapse.