The Russian currency continued to slump on Wednesday, falling to its lowest point since late May against the US dollar and the euro. The ruble was 4.5% weaker against the greenback at 63.90, after touching 64.95, its weakest point since May 30. It was down 3.5% versus the euro, slumping to a five-week low.

Fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces in Zaporozhye could intensify, the agency head has said Everything must be done to ensure the safety of the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), which is located close to the frontline between Russia and Ukraine, International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said on Tuesday.

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