THE HILL: The rouble weakened to its lowest level since late May after Kyiv launched its biggest incursion into Russian territory since the start of the war in 2022.
The rouble was 1.9pc weaker on the day at 90.30 to the dollar, according to LSEG data, having lost 6pc over five consecutive sessions since the start of the attack.
Russia today evacuated civilians from parts of a second region next to Ukraine after Kyiv increased military activity near the border.
Ukrainian forces have swept across some Western parts of Russia’s Kursk region since Tuesday in a surprise attack that may be aimed at gaining leverage in possible ceasefire talks after the US election in November.
Kyiv broke its silence on the attacks on Saturday when President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukraine had launched the drive into Russian territory to “restore justice” and pressure Moscow’s forces.
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