Yahoo Finance Senior Columnist Rick Newman analyzes the market's (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) response to escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Vladimir Putin's implied willingness to use nuclear weapons has put downward pressure on stocks during Tuesday morning trading.

Newman examines the Biden administration's efforts to de-escalate the conflict and assesses the potential risks for global markets. He explains how the ongoing war presents challenges that could impact geopolitical and economic landscapes, particularly as the transition to the Trump administration approaches.

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This post was written by Angel Smith