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Russia's central bank doubles a key interest rate as sanctions spark economic turmoil

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting on economic issues at the Kremlin on Monday as the ruble fell and Russia's central bank raised its key interest rate to a historic high. (Sputnik/AFP via Getty Images)
Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting on economic issues at the Kremlin on Monday as the ruble fell and Russia's central bank raised its key interest rate to a historic high. (Sputnik/AFP via Getty Images)

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