The ruble fell to a record as Russia moved a step closer to allowing it to trade freely, abandoning policies that fueled speculation on the currency's decline.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
Bloomberg: Ruble slumps to record low as Russia moves closer to free float
Members of a social network group \"I Really Like Putin\" perform in front or a two-meter Russian Ruble coin in Moscow on August 18, 2011, during their action in support of Russia's currency.
