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European stock markets are sliding, following in the footsteps of Asia and Wall Street.
The FTSE 100 in London is down 35 points, or 0.48%, at 7,590, while the German, French and Italian bourses have lost more than 1%.
People across Europe have helped Ukraine by making donations or aiding refugees directly, and many would like to do more. Most households are also experiencing higher energy bills because of the energy crisis exacerbated by the war. Using less energy is not only an immediate way for Europeans to reduce their bills, it also supports Ukraine by reducing the need for Russian oil and gas, thereby helping to reduce the revenue streams funding the invasion.
