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Good morning and happy Friday. War fears in Eastern Europe, Moderna’s vaccine in doubt and a look at the future of Europe’s leadership. Here’s what’s moving markets.

Russia may be weighing an invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. told its European Union allies as it’s watching a military buildup near Ukraine’s border. This comes amid heightened tensions between Moscow and Europe over migrants and energy supplies. The assessments are believed to be based on information the U.S. hasn’t yet shared with European governments, which would have to happen before any decision is made on a collective response, according to people familiar with the matter.