Asian markets ended deeply in red on Thursday as Russia declared war against Ukraine, claiming it is intended to protect civilians. Ukraine has declared a state of emergency and Moscow has begun evacuating its Kyiv embassy. Meanwhile, U.S. President Joe Biden has warned the world will hold Russia accountable for the death and destruction due to the unprovoked and unjustified attack on Ukraine and the U.S. and its allies will respond in a united and decisive way. Japanese shares hit a 15-month low as Russia finally invaded Ukraine, firing missiles at several Ukrainian cities and landing troops on Ukraine's south coast.
| Indices | Last Trade | Change in Points | Change in % |
| Shanghai Composite | 3,429.96 | -59.19 | -1.70 |
| Hang Seng | 22,901.56 | -758.72 | -3.21 |
| Jakarta Composite | 6,817.82 | -102.24 | -1.48 |
| KLSE Composite | 1,573.89 | -12.25 | -0.77 |
| Nikkei 225 | 25,970.82 | -478.79 | -1.81 |
| Straits Times | 3,276.06 | -116.94 | -3.45 |
| KOSPI Composite | 2,648.80 | -70.73 | -2.60 |
| Taiwan Weighted | 17,594.55 | -461.18 | -2.55 |
