Ukraine Crisis: “Markets reacted nervously to events due to US policy”

FXStreet (London) - Putin statement on Ukraine crisis: “Markets reacted nervously to events due to US policy”

• Putin quick to play down market reaction to Ukraine events

• Emphasised effects of Fed tapering on Ukraine

• Returned to commenting on international reaction to Russian military action

• "When they ask us for help and we do have a request from the legitimate president, we reserve the right" to military action.