Luxury-brand owners are closing stores and suspending business in Russia … Vanguard won’t restrict its fund managers’ investment decisions, though it said it will comply with Russia sanctions … And Britain blocked Russian companies from its multi-billion dollar aviation and space insurance market
- EuropeUkraine decries 'immoral' stunt after Moscow says it will let civilians flee — to Russia, article with video
Russia announced new "humanitarian corridors" on Monday to transport Ukrainians trapped under its bombardment - to Russia itself and its ally Belarus, a move immediately denounced by Kyiv as an immoral stunt.
- FinanceAnalysis: Confusion, but not panic, reigns in global finance in Russia’s wake
Western allies’ sanctions against Russia have started to blow back in the form of large potential losses for their own banks, companies and investors, often in unexpected ways. In the past, such fires have been precursors to financial crises.
- European MarketsMorning Bid: Oil shock, article with image
A look at the day ahead in markets from Dhara Ranasinghe.
- Asia PacificLeader of South Korea's ruling party attacked ahead of presidential election
The chief of South Korea's ruling party was admitted to hospital after being hit on the head by a stranger while campaigning for this week's presidential election.