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The Russian ruble plummeted to historic lows against the dollar and euro due to Western sanctions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Russian stock market remained closed to prevent a crash. In response, the Russian Central Bank raised its key interest rate to 20%. Western countries imposed severe financial sanctions, including cutting off Russian banks from the SWIFT system. The European Central Bank reported that Sberbank's European branch is near bankruptcy due to significant deposit withdrawals. These sanctions could lead to global inflation, as Russia and Ukraine are key suppliers of oil, gas, and other commodities.

What was the main reason for the Russian ruble's historic low against the dollar and euro?

• A change in government policy

• A natural disaster in Russia

• Western sanctions due to the invasion of Ukraine

• Increased oil prices

What action did the Central Bank of Russia take to defend the economy?

• Increased the interest rate to 20%

• Closed all banks temporarily

• Lowered the interest rate

• Introduced a new currency

What measure did the Central Bank of Russia implement to control trading fluctuations?

• Allowed free trading without restrictions

• Introduced a new trading platform

• Set limits on trading

• Banned all trading activities

Which financial platform were Russian banks excluded from as part of the sanctions?

• NASDAQ

• SWIFT

• London Stock Exchange

• Tokyo Stock Exchange

What potential global impact could the financial penalties on Russia have?

• Reduction in global trade

• Decrease in global oil prices

• Stability in global markets

• Increase in global inflation