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US, UK, EU, Canada to block Russian access to SWIFT - statement

Updated: 2022-02-27 07:09
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A Russian state flag flies over the Central Bank headquarters in Moscow, on March 29, 2021. [Photo/Agencies]

WASHINGTON - The United States, Britain, EU and Canada on Saturday moved to block Russia's access to the SWIFT international payment system as part of another round of sanctions against Moscow as it continues its military operation against Ukraine.

The measures, which will also include restriction on the Russian central bank's international reserves, will be implemented in the coming days, the nations said in a joint statement.

Reuters

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