Nikkei index closes down over fears Russia may invade Ukraine

Japanese benchmark recovers some losses as efforts ramp up to prevent conflict

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A view of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Japan's benchmark index closed lower on Feb. 21 as investors worried about the situation surrounding Ukraine. © Reuters

JADA NAGUMO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japanese stocks closed lower on Monday after paring early losses of more than 2% as investors continue to fret over a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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