that this comes to nothing and putin doesn't engage and sort of backs off, in the face of western unity and western resolve, but at the moment as i say, i think we're in a very perilous instance in international diplomacy in which war is a realistic outcome in the coming days if not weeks. >> ominous words to be sure. putin no doubt has enhanced russia's standing in the world and his relationship with xi jingping of china something to watch. we appreciate it and hope you come back soon. still ahead, the wild ride on wall street continues. we'll go live to cnbc for a look at the markets ahead of the opening bell. plus, new developments in london. as police are now looking into parties thrown by boris johnson. .