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Confused Crimeans rush banks

Elke MaywaldMarch 19, 2014

While Western leaders are trying to force Moscow back to the negotiating table, Crimeans are trying to keep up with the breakneck change on the peninsula. In the rush to join Russia, the separatist parliament introduced a second official currency on Monday: the ruble. And that's put breaks on the cash flow, as many Crimeans are rushing to secure their savings.

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