Russia’s ambassador to the US stated on Wednesday, “Moscow perceives Washington’s determination to ship extra navy help to Ukraine as “speedy risk” to Russia’s strategic pursuits.
The ambassador added that “the choice will increase the hazard of a direct navy conflict between Russia and Western Allied nations.”
It’s price noting that the European Union (EU) agreed to new sanctions on Russia, together with the oil value cap, particulars of which will likely be launched on Wednesday.
Market response
The Russian headlines have little to no impression in the marketplace sentiment, with the US S&P 500 futures persevering with its drop of round 0.50% to this point this Wednesday. In the meantime, the US greenback index is advancing 0.27% on the day to commerce at 110.35.
