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Biden Threatens Dollar Ban on Russian Banks

The U.S. said it could block Russian financial institutions from trading in dollars if Moscow invades Ukraine.

Russia To Ditch Dollar From $185Bln Reserve Fund

Move is the latest part of Moscow’s de-dollarization drive amid sanctions pressure, but analysts see accounting trick.

Dollar Falls Below 50% in Russia’s Export Mix

Symbolic milestone reached thanks to surging use of euro in Russia-China trade.

Putin’s Dollar Dump Costs Russia $8Bln

By ditching the greenback, Russia lost out on huge potential returns over the last 12 months.

Putin’s Pledge to Ditch the Dollar Is Slowly Becoming a Reality

The Russian president wants to lower the economy’s vulnerability to U.S. sanctions.

U.S. Dollar's Share Collapses in Payments for Russia-China Exports

Its share fell below 50% for the first time in history.

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