A mixed finish for US stocks preceded a gain in Asian shares. Traders bought tech shares, leading to a rise in some markets. The Tokyo market saw a 0.5% increase, while South Korea's market gained 0.7%.

Shares in some companies also rose, with a notable increase for Japan's SoftBank Group. Other markets, such as Hong Kong's, remained relatively steady.

Further details on market movements and the impact of fresh sanctions are available. Oil prices initially fell after the announcement of new sanctions, but the overall trend for Asian shares was upward.