Asia stocks edge up as investors watch Russia-Ukraine talks

Hopes for resolution to conflict sooth some concerns

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A man walks past an electronic board outside a brokerage in Tokyo on Feb. 28. Investors are keeping a close eye on the Russia-Ukraine war. (Photo by Kosuke Imamura)

RURIKA IMAHASHI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japanese shares opened slightly higher on Tuesday as investors took stock of the crisis in Ukraine and oil prices showed some signs of easing off recent highs.

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