Ukraine central bank bans payments to Russia, Belarus

Headquarters of Ukrainian central bank is seen in central Kiev
The headquarters of Ukrainian central bank is seen in central Kiev, Ukraine, March 10, 2016. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

KYIV, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Ukraine's central bank has banned payments to entities in Russia and Belarus as well as operations involving both nations' currencies, the regulator said on Friday, a day after Russia launched a full-scale invasion.

Reporting by Natalia Zinets; Writing by Olzhas Auyezov; Editing by Clarence Fernandez

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