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Mark Mobius warns of ‘short-term’ pain but suggests a plan for investors exposed to Russia-Ukraine crisis

Mark Mobius says it might not be possible to avert a war between Russia and Ukraine

Mobius does not currently hold any investments in Ukraine or Russia, but was a big investor in both countries during his more than 30-year career at Franklin Templeton
Mobius does not currently hold any investments in Ukraine or Russia, but was a big investor in both countries during his more than 30-year career at Franklin Templeton Photo: Simon Dawson/Getty Images

Mark Mobius, the veteran emerging markets fund manager, said investors will suffer “short-term” pain in the event of a full-blown war between Russia and Ukraine — and has urged those with exposure to the two countries to “hang on” to their investments.

Investors have been spooked by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis, with stock markets across Europe tumbling this week amid escalating tensions between the two countries.

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