Newest Traits in Ukraine: March 2

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12:30 a.m.: Russian Stock Exchange remains closed. The Moscow Exchange, Russia’s largest stock exchange, will remain closed on Wednesday marking a third consecutive day without trading.

Russia halted trading on Monday as sanctions took hold and its currency, the ruble, dropped in value. However, funds with investments in Russia in other parts of the world continued to be traded and dropped in value wiping out millions of dollars. Russia’s central bank said a limited number of operations will be allowed on Wednesday for the first time, the Independent reported.