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Rockets are flying, the ruble is falling - Break the Fake - TVP World
Russia’s narrative-building is so predictable it’s practically a drinking game at this point. "Unverified footage"? Take a sip. "Speculation from state media"? In the meantime, the ruble, once touted as the pride of Mother Russia, now hovers around 100 to the dollar, proving that even Russia’s economy is keen on practicing social distancing from stability.