The ruble tumbled the most in two weeks and stocks slid for the first time in four days on concern escalating bloodshed in Ukraine will lead to tougher sanctions against Russia.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
Bloomberg: Ruble sinks most in two weeks as stocks slide on Ukraine fighting
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.
