The ruble fell, extending its worst start to the year since 2009, as the escalating conflict in Ukraine boosted the likelihood of further sanctions against Russia.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
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Russia's Communist Party supporters dressed as white bears, symbol of pro-President party United Russia, saw a model of a one Russian ruble coin during a rally against ruble fall in exchange in front of the headquarters of the government in central Moscow.
