Moscow explains switch to ruble for gas payments

Moscow’s latest

Move aimed at preventing Russia from being “robbed” of dollar and euro payments, Kremlin’s spokesman says.

Moscow’s latest decision to switch to its national currency for gas payments was made to secure Russia’s ability to trade and to ensure that its producers receive their money despite Ukraine-related Western sanctions, according to Dmitry Peskov, press secretary to President Vladimir Putin.

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