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EU countries paying gas in roubles may face legal action: Dombrovskis

The European Commission's Executive Vice President told Euronews the EU "cannot give in to Russia's blackmail."

28 April 2022

Russia

Will Putin cut Europe off if gas payments aren't made in roubles?

Moscow says its demand for "unfriendly" buyers to pay for gas in roubles does not mean supplies will be immediately interrupted.

31 March 2022

Money

Crypto war: As Russian rouble buckles under sanctions, Bitcoin rises

As missiles pummel Ukraine and financial sanctions slam Russia, people on both sides of the war are increasingly turning to cryptocurrencies.

2 March 2022

Money

Russia's Central Bank scrambles to deal with sanctions, falling rouble

Russian central bank scrambles to contain fallout of sanctions

28 February 2022