The ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis is at a pivotal moment, with Kyiv accusing pro-Moscow separatists of attacking a village near the border.
SINGAPORE — Shares in Japan looked set for a lower start on Friday, as simmering tensions between Ukraine and Russia continue to keep investors on edge. The Nikkei futures contract in Chicago was at 26,905 while its counterpart in Osaka was at 26,880.
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