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20 May 2014
Ukraine remains in the spotlight – Danske Bank
FXStreet (Edinburgh) - The situation around Ukraine would continue to grab markets’ attention, commented Sverre Holbek, Senior Analyst at Danske Bank.
Key Quotes
“Further signs of a softer line from Kremlin. Russian President Putin yesterday ordered troops involved in exercises close to the Ukrainian border to return to base”.
“While NATO and the Obama administration commented that they have yet to see evidence of such withdrawal, it seems consistent with a softer line from Kremlin ahead of Sunday’s elections in Ukraine”.
“Both US and Europe have threatened with further sanctions if Russia interferes with the vote”
Key Quotes
“Further signs of a softer line from Kremlin. Russian President Putin yesterday ordered troops involved in exercises close to the Ukrainian border to return to base”.
“While NATO and the Obama administration commented that they have yet to see evidence of such withdrawal, it seems consistent with a softer line from Kremlin ahead of Sunday’s elections in Ukraine”.
“Both US and Europe have threatened with further sanctions if Russia interferes with the vote”