European markets close mixed as Russia-Ukraine tension escalates

By Ovunc Kutlu

ANKARA (AA) - European stock markets closed mixed on Tuesday as the tension between Russia and Ukraine escalated.

The STOXX Europe 600, which includes around 90% of the market capitalization of the European market in 17 countries, rose just 0.31 points, or 0.07%, to close flat at 455.12.

London's FTSE 100 gained 9.88 points, or 0.13%, to end the day at 7,494.

Spain's IBEX 35 increased 4.3 points, or 0.05%, to finish at 8,493.

Germany's DAX 30 was the worst performer, losing 38 points, or 0.26%, to close at 14,693.

France's CAC 40 was also flat to end the day at 6,787. Italy's FTSE MIB declined 6 points, or 0.02%, to finish at 26,043.