Over $1.3 Billion Withdrawn From Russian Banks Following Invasion of Ukraine

Over $1.3 Billion Withdrawn From Russian Banks Following Invasion of Ukraine

Over $1.3 Billion , Withdrawn From Russian Banks , Following Invasion of Ukraine.

'Newsweek' reports that Russian individuals and businesses withdrew roughly $1.3 billion from their bank accounts shortly after Russia invaded the Ukraine on Feb.

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'Newsweek' reports that Russian individuals and businesses withdrew roughly $1.3 billion from their bank accounts shortly after Russia invaded the Ukraine on Feb.

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According to the Bank of Russia, this is the largest demand for cash by Russians since the end of March 2020 in the early days of the pandemic.

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The act of war has drawn severe criticism from most of the world's military powers.

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The act of war has drawn severe criticism from most of the world's military powers.

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'Newsweek' reports that at least 137 Ukrainians have died, including civilians and children, since the invasion began.

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'Newsweek' reports that at least 137 Ukrainians have died, including civilians and children, since the invasion began.

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Hundreds of others have been injured.

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Fighting has been reported in multiple cities across Ukraine, including the capital, Kyiv.

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On February 25, Ukraine's interior ministry warned that Kyiv is expected to face an onslaught of Russian tanks later in the day.

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According to a government adviser, the city of over 3 million people is being bombarded by Russian "cruise and ballistic missiles.".

According to a government adviser, the city of over 3 million people is being bombarded by Russian "cruise and ballistic missiles.".

'The Financial Times' reports that a third round of European Union sanctions will freeze the assets of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

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'The Financial Times' reports that a third round of European Union sanctions will freeze the assets of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

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The United Nation's refugee agency estimates that 100,000 Ukrainians have already fled the nation, instilling fears of a renewed refugee crisis in Europe.

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The United Nation's refugee agency estimates that 100,000 Ukrainians have already fled the nation, instilling fears of a renewed refugee crisis in Europe.

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The agency warned that the number of refugees fleeing from the Ukraine could increase to 5 million if the war is allowed to continue.