India, Feb. 17 -- European stocks are up in positive territory Monday afternoon, thanks largely to some strong buying in defense stocks as leaders of European countries meet in Paris for talks on Ukraine and to ramp up security in the European region.
Amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Europe with regard to the situation in Ukraine, European leaders are set to hold an emergency meeting today. The move follows an announcement from Trump administration that it was opening talks with Russia on ending the war without a European presence.
The meeting has been convened following the Trump administration looking to negotiate peace Russia-Ukraine peace talks without involving Europe.
Investors are also continuing to asses the potential im...