Ruble surges as comeback against dollar continues

The Russian currency has been bolstered by capital control measures introduced by the government The Russian ruble gained ground against major currencies on Monday, edging above 94 rubles to the US dollar for the first time since September 13, trading data from the Moscow Exchange (MOEX) showed.

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Russian region asks businesses not to celebrate Halloween

The holiday goes against the region’s cultural values, Krasnodar’s authorities have reportedly said The administration of Russia’s Krasnodar Region has urged businesses to abandon Halloween celebrations on October 31, business daily Kommersant reported on Monday.

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Ukrainian antique jewelry worth $64mn confiscated in Spain

Smugglers were caught trying to sell works of art from the 8th and 4th centuries BC, illegally exported from Ukraine Antique gold jewelry worth €60 million ($64 million) illegally exported from Ukraine in 2016 has been confiscated in Spain, the National Police of Spain reported on Monday.

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