Ukraine central bank bans payments to Russia, Belarus

The headquarters of Ukrainian central bank is seen in central Kiev, Ukraine, March 10, 2016. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

KYIV, Feb 25 (Reuters) – Ukraine’s central bank has banned payments to entities in Russia and Belarus as well as operations involving both nations’ currencies, the regulator said on Friday, a day after Russia launched a full-scale invasion.

Reporting by Natalia Zinets;
Writing by Olzhas Auyezov; Editing by Clarence Fernandez

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