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The ruble has been bolstered by a recent key rate hike and increased sales of foreign earnings by exporters The Russian ruble continued to strengthen against major currencies on Tuesday, surging to a five-month high, trading data from the Moscow Exchange (MOEX) showed.

Humanitarian assistance is a better way to curb the refugee crisis, Beijing insists The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spoke out against US military assistance for Ukraine on Friday, claiming it prevented the restoration of peace and stability in the region. It urged other parties to follow its lead and provide humanitarian aid instead.