European stocks slide on fears of Russia-Ukraine escalation

London (AFP) Nov 19, 2024

European stock markets slid Tuesday on fears of escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war after President Vladimir Putin broadened rules on his country's use of nuclear arms, analysts said. On the 1,000th day of Russia's offensive on Ukraine, Moscow said it will consider using the weapons against a non-nuclear state if they are supported by nuclear powers. Russia vowed also to defeat its nei