TOKYO -- Asian equity markets were hit on Tuesday as growing fears of a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine dampened investors' appetite for risk.
Expected Fed tightening also weighing on equities

Asian equity markets dropped on Tuesday as fears Russia could invade Ukraine overshadowed the global economy. (Source photos by European Press/AP and AP)
TOKYO -- Asian equity markets were hit on Tuesday as growing fears of a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine dampened investors' appetite for risk.