Russia suspends forex sales until September 9

Russia has suspended the sale of foreign currencies until September 9, the central bank says, amid unprecedented economic sanctions on the country following its offensive in Ukraine.

Between March 9 and September 9 “the banks will not be able to sell foreign currencies to citizens,” says the statement, which adds that Russians would however be able to change foreign currencies into the local ruble unit during that window.

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