Russia brings back capital controls to shore up the ruble
Russia has reimposed some of the capital controls it introduced in the wake of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in a new attempt to prop up the ruble as the cost of war weighs heavily on the economy.
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Daniil Medvedev through to US Open semifinals but issues warning after suffering in 'brutal' heat
Daniil Medvedev beat compatriot Andrey Rublev to reach the US Open semifinals on Wednesday, but warned that a player might "die" in what he called "brutal" conditions at the tournament.
1970-01-01 08:00
Russia's central bank raises interest rates to 12% after the ruble plunges
Russia's central bank hiked its main interest rate by 3.5 percentage points to 12% Tuesday after the ruble cratered to a 17-month low the previous day.
1970-01-01 08:00
Russia's ruble hits a 17-month low to the dollar as the Ukraine war bites
The ruble hit a 17-month low against the dollar Monday, highlighting the growing squeeze on Russia's economy from Western sanctions and a slump in export revenues.
1970-01-01 08:00
Novak Djokovic battles past Andrey Rublev to reach Wimbledon semifinals
Novak Djokovic had to be at his very best to get past Andrey Rublev on Tuesday, winning 4-6 6-1 6-4 6-3 in a thrilling clash to reach the Wimbledon semifinals.
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