| 03.06.2014 - Russian ruble becomes only valid currency in Crimea |
| The Russian ruble has officially become the only valid currency in Crimea, with the Ukrainian hryvnia being given the status of a foreign currency. The move is another step toward closer integration with Russia. From June 1 all settlements and payouts in the peninsula, including salaries, pensions and social benefits will be done in Russian rubles, Vedomosti says citing the Central Bank of Russia (CBR)...............................................Full Article: Source |