World Aug 15 Russia’s central bank raises interest rates in bid to stabilize ruble By Dasha Litvinova, David McHugh, Associated Press
World May 25 Russia says it will pay foreign debt in rubles after ban from U.S. banks Russia says it will pay dollar-denominated foreign debt in rubles, a move that is likely to be seen by foreign investors as a default. By Associated Press
World Mar 31 Russia demands natural gas payments in rubles, leaves a loophole Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a decree demanding payment for natural gas in rubles but appeared to temper the order by allowing dollar and euro payments through a designated bank. By Frances D'Emilio, Geir Moulson, Associated Press
World Mar 31 As ruble rebounds, some question impact of sanctions against Russia The Russian ruble has bounced back to almost its full value since before the West imposed economic sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. By Ken Sweet, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press
World Mar 28 G7 rejects Russia’s demand to pay for natural gas exports in rubles Germany's energy minister told reporters Monday that "all G-7 ministers agreed completely that this (would be) a one-sided and clear breach of the existing contracts."… By Frank Jordans, Associated Press
Mar 23 Putin wants ‘unfriendly countries’ to pay rubles for gas exports By Associated Press Economists said the move appeared designed to try to support the ruble, which has collapsed against other currencies since Putin invaded Ukraine and Western countries responded with far-reaching sanctions against Russia. Continue reading
Feb 28 Ruble plummets amid global sanctions, sending Russians to banks and ATMs By Vladimir Isachenkov, David McHugh, Daria Litvinova, Associated Press Ordinary Russians are facing the prospect of higher prices as Western sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine sent the ruble plummeting. Continue reading
Dec 16 Apple halts online sales in Russia as ruble plummets By Justin Scuiletti Russian shoppers looking to purchase an iPod or iPad online for the holidays were out of luck Tuesday as Apple halted all online sales of its products -- with Russia's volatile currency to blame. Continue reading