The latest on the Russia–Ukraine crisis, March 2. Click here for updates from March 1. Russian Bank Exiting Europe Amid Sanctions MOSCOW — Leading Russian bank Sberbank announced Wednesday it is pulling out of European markets amid tightening Western sanctions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The bank said its subsidiaries in Europe were facing an “abnormal outflow of funds and a threat to the safety of employees and branches,” according to Russian news agencies. They did not provide details of the threats. Authorities in Austria and Czech Republic had taken actions in recent days against Sberbank’s activities in Europe. The move was the latest consequence of Russia’s invasion last week, which has led to warfare across Ukraine and unprecedented Western sanctions aimed at isolating Russia’s economy. ___ Sony Donating $2 Million to Humanitarian Aid in Ukraine TOKYO — Sony is donating $2 million as humanitarian aid to Ukraine though the …