Ukraine central bank bans payments to Russia, Belarus

Ukraine central bank bans payments to Russia, Belarus
Headquarters of Ukrainian central bank is seen in central Kiev

KYIV – 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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